Ellen Forney
Marbles: Mania, Depression, Michelangelo and Me
- ISBN 13:
- 9781472106896
- author:
- Ellen Forney
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Robinson
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 15.3 x 1.3 x 23.4 cm
- Genre:
- Science & Nature, Medicine, Diseases & Disorders
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Marbles: Mania, Depression, Michelangelo and Me is an unflinching narrative about living with bipolar disorder. Ellen Forney's story explores the complex relationship between creativity and mental health, drawing inspiration from artists who struggled with similar conditions.
Forney delves into the clinical aspects of bipolar disorder, examining the strengths and limitations of various treatments and medications. She also shares her own experiences, using a unique blend of prose and black-and-white graphic images to convey the challenges and triumphs of living with a mood disorder.
This darkly funny and intensely personal memoir offers a humorous yet authentic glimpse into the effects of bipolar disorder on an artist's work. Written by Ellen Forney, known for her work on National Book Award-winning The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, Marbles is a thought-provoking exploration of creativity, mental health, and the human experience.
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