47 pages 1 hour read

Kay Redfield Jamison

An Unquiet Mind

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1995

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Reviews & Readership

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An Unquiet Mind by Kay Redfield Jamison is widely praised for its candor and insightful depiction of living with bipolar disorder. Reviewers commend Jamison's eloquent writing and expertise as both a psychologist and a patient. However, some note its intense emotional content might not be suitable for all readers. Overall, it's a compelling, informative memoir that sheds light on mental illness.

Who should read this

Who Should Read An Unquiet Mind?

A reader who would enjoy An Unquiet Mind by Kay Redfield Jamison is likely interested in psychology, personal memoirs, and mental health. Fans of The Center Cannot Hold by Elyn R. Saks or Darkness Visible by William Styron, which offer powerful, personal insights into mental illness, will find Jamison's narrative compelling and enlightening.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Lexile Level

1240L

Book Details

Topics
Psychology
Mental Illness
Science / Nature
Themes
Relationships: Family
Genre
Psychology
Biography