An Unquiet Mind: A Memoir of Moods and Madness
by Kay Redfield Jamison
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Author: Kay Redfield JamisonEdition: Paperback
Published: 1996-01-14
ISBN: 0679763309
Number of pages: 240
Publisher: Vintage
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Book Review: Enjoyable, yet disappointing
Summary: 2 Stars
I saw this book in Foyles in London 18 months ago. At the time I did not buy it, but the title stuck in my mind for some time afterwards, with a nagging feeling that I would have to seek it out and read it, which I eventually did.The promise of a full on dive into the depths of manic depression really had me salivating with the thought that some kind of prosaic perspective could throw some light on my own problematic disorder.
Unfortunately the book has a shallow, superfluous air to it. There was none of the depth that I was seeking from its text. The wild depressive periods are glossed over without touching the real heart of the issue. Kay has tried for accessibility, but has done so without getting down to the nitty gritty. I would see it as an opportunity missed by someone with the necessary insight to write about the subject.
Still, having said all that, the book was enjoyable (for the most part) and at moments I could forget about my frustration and constant fidgeting for the real insights to come.
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