Insane Joy

by Woodrow Odom Lucas

Insane Joy is the story of Grandfather Jacob as told to his grandson Joseph. Grandfather Jacob is an African-American male who survived and recovered from mental illness to become a successful writer, scholar, minister, and activist. Insane Joy probes the depths of obstacles and triumphs of successful recovery from schizoaffective disorder, one of the most acute mental illnesses in the world. Through his stern yet calming voice, Grandfather Jacob recounts his story to his grandson who himself is beginning to experience symptoms. Insane Joy has a humorous and uplifting style to shed fictional light on a pending epidemic. Insane Joy is palatable to any audience, for anyone can relate to the resilience, strength, faith, and grace requisite to overcome some of life s most difficult challenges. In reading Insane Joy, you will gasp, cry, and most definitely laugh a euphony of cathartic redemption.

76 pages, Paperback

First published March 31, 2008

Reviews

[Woodrow · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hello,

I am the author of insane joy. I am writing my own review. In truth, I do not believe that it is my best work. But it is by far my most enjoyable. If you simply want to relax while learning about the trials and struggles of mental illness, then read this book!!!

[Paul]

I can't be objective about this book, so I won't give it a rating, because it was written by a friend and deals with his life. I was imagining my friend in this story, and I don't know if it was that fact or the way it was written that made it so compelling to me, but I loved it.