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Continue Breathing: A Novel
Jordan Fineman perseveres. Even when his original diagnosis of bipolar disorder and severe obsessive-compulsive disorder takes on psychotic dimensions after a harrowing psychotic episode, he holds the faith. With an ever-present sense of humor and the guidance of a remarkably skilled psychiatrist, he continues to make his way forward. In the end, it is his growing awareness of how the twelve-step program can be of help, even to a man without a drinking problem, that has the power to bring him all the way home.
Josh Greenfield is a graduate of both Phillips Andover Academy and Cornell University's College of Arts and Sciences. He holds two master’s degrees from the City University of New York, one in history and one in English literature. He also completed the better part of a doctorate in English at Fordham University. He lives in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. To learn more, please www.JoshGreenfield.us
Josh Greenfield is a graduate of both Phillips Andover Academy and Cornell University's College of Arts and Sciences. He holds two master’s degrees from the City University of New York, one in history and one in English literature. He also completed the better part of a doctorate in English at Fordham University. He lives in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. To learn more, please www.JoshGreenfield.us
346 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 4, 2021
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Josh Greenfield
7 books1 followerJosh Greenfield is a graduate of both Phillips Andover Academy and Cornell University's College of Arts and Sciences. He holds two master’s degrees from the City University of New York, one in history and one in English literature. He also completed the better part of a doctorate in English at Fordham University
His work has been featured in The Cornell Daily Sun, The Riverdale Press, Appalachia, Word Catalyst Magazine, Better than Starbucks, Chaleur Magazine, The B’K Magazine, Prometheus Dreaming and Adelaide Literary Magazine. His story “And the Doors of the Ambulance Closed,” was nominated for a Best of the Net 2019 award. His novel “Continue Breathing,” was published by Adelaide Books in 2020.
His work addresses the recovery from mental illness with humor and honesty.
His work has been featured in The Cornell Daily Sun, The Riverdale Press, Appalachia, Word Catalyst Magazine, Better than Starbucks, Chaleur Magazine, The B’K Magazine, Prometheus Dreaming and Adelaide Literary Magazine. His story “And the Doors of the Ambulance Closed,” was nominated for a Best of the Net 2019 award. His novel “Continue Breathing,” was published by Adelaide Books in 2020.
His work addresses the recovery from mental illness with humor and honesty.
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April 20, 2021
Continue Breathing by Josh Greenfield is a deeply relatable novel, and I’m happy I was able to read it. I haven’t read a book that approaches mental health in this way, and I think it was fantastic. It is sensitive, honest, and raw, while keeping me hooked, as a fictional novel should.
This is a beautiful story. It shows the truly dark parts of mental illness, as well as the hope and perseverance. It takes work to get to the point of hope, and I love that the main character goes through a journey.
Jordan is an excellent character. His growth is incredibly inspiring to read. This is one of the most relatable main character I’ve read.
Easy five stars. I highly recommend this novel!
*I received a free copy of this book from Sage’s Blog Tours to review honestly. All opinions are my own and unbiased.*
This is a beautiful story. It shows the truly dark parts of mental illness, as well as the hope and perseverance. It takes work to get to the point of hope, and I love that the main character goes through a journey.
Jordan is an excellent character. His growth is incredibly inspiring to read. This is one of the most relatable main character I’ve read.
Easy five stars. I highly recommend this novel!
*I received a free copy of this book from Sage’s Blog Tours to review honestly. All opinions are my own and unbiased.*
June 16, 2021
Reviewed by Muriel Adams
June 9, 2021
Continue Breathing: A Novel
By Josh Greenfield
A shout-out for Josh Greenfield and his latest novel, Continue Breathing!
It is Josh Greenfield’s candor and ability to articulate the bewildering feelings his character Jordan Fineman has during panic attacks and bipolar episodes that makes this character so real. He shares the little daily triumphs that add up to success in surviving his mental illness and, ultimately, creating a satisfying life for himself. Jordan persists when things get dark again, which is admirable and inspiring. He is open to help wherever he can find it, especially in his empathetic psychiatrist and understanding father. Jordan’s casual tone is self-deprecating. This could have been a depressing story, but the author is gifted in relating aspects of Jordan’s illness and experiences with a dash of humor. To be sure, despite the gravity of the topic, the manner of storytelling makes this book an enjoyable and worthwhile read!
June 9, 2021
Continue Breathing: A Novel
By Josh Greenfield
A shout-out for Josh Greenfield and his latest novel, Continue Breathing!
It is Josh Greenfield’s candor and ability to articulate the bewildering feelings his character Jordan Fineman has during panic attacks and bipolar episodes that makes this character so real. He shares the little daily triumphs that add up to success in surviving his mental illness and, ultimately, creating a satisfying life for himself. Jordan persists when things get dark again, which is admirable and inspiring. He is open to help wherever he can find it, especially in his empathetic psychiatrist and understanding father. Jordan’s casual tone is self-deprecating. This could have been a depressing story, but the author is gifted in relating aspects of Jordan’s illness and experiences with a dash of humor. To be sure, despite the gravity of the topic, the manner of storytelling makes this book an enjoyable and worthwhile read!
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