Polarized

by Joseph DeBlasi

Polarized - Sex, Lies and Family Betrayal - A Memoir of Manic Depression

242 pages, Paperback

First published October 8, 2013

Reviews

[Lily · Rating 5 out of 5]

Disclaimer: I am writing this review as someone who has been diagnosed with and struggles with Bipolar 1. I've been honestly trying to find the words to explain how I feel about this book without entirely framing it from the point of view of someone who struggles with manic and depressive cycles, but honestly, I can't. So please understand that I'm writing this review both for people like me, and people who are outside looking in. For those who know the special hell that is this illness, this book is affirmation that YOU ARE NOT ALONE. For those on the outside, this provides an excellent window into what it's like to live with it. Like anything else, everyone's experience is different, but DeBlasi does an excellent job describing everything and spinning the compelling story of his life.

[Edith · Rating 3 out of 5]

This one was a freebie because the author was handing them out at a party I attended. Pretty raw true-life story about a doctor's dysfunctional family and his son's mental illness. It was an emotionally draining read.

[Hana Gabrielle (HG) Bidon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Like Joseph, I also suffered from childhood trauma, though it wasn't divorce, which contributed to my complex PTSD. I'm glad that therapy, medications, and electroshock therapy worked for you. I'm glad that you're better able to manage your bipolar disorder and I wish peace, love, and happiness in your life. Thank you for publishing this thought provoking memoir and letting me learn more about bipolar disorder.