The story starts out "foggy" and I was near to putting it aside but then realized the serious intent of the narrative - an awareness of individuals living with mental illness, and in this case, with bipolar disorder. I'm glad I stuck with the story that, although fiction and reads like a diary of Susan's distress and bewilderment and then coping mechanism, gives a virtual scope of the reality of living life with something that is not going to go away. Her distress and vulnerablility were palpable. Those who have this and/or other mood disorders will find some comfort, I dare say, in knowing there is some hope to cope out there. Those who are family members or friends of those who struggle with such disorders will be able to gain greater understanding and empathy along with compassion if they take Susan's story to heart.
~Eunice C., Reviewer/Blogger~
July 2022
Disclaimer: This is my honest opinion based on the review copy sent by Net Galley and the Paraclete Press.
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