“I was tired of feeling this way. I was tired of everything, and I just wanted it to end . . . What would happen if I lit the entire place on fire? What if I just stayed perfectly still and did nothing?”Kicking ASSpergers is the triumphant memoir of one man’s journey with autism and his quest for happiness and self empowerment despite the many challenges life throws at him. Detailing his struggles with acute anxiety, depression, OCD, psychosis, suicidal ideation, as well as social ...

This book may change your life and the way you view that special someone you call "Soul Mate."As written and described by Sandy's husband David, they share a unique relationship where even through the darkest of days, they were often carried through by their sense of humour.Prepare to be taken on an emotional roller coaster. Through true grit and a desire to live again, Sandy never gives up. Family relationships,laughter, tears and deep sorrow are all laid ...

Just as a photographer might shoot a photo through a colored lens, Wendy Williamson skillfully holds up the filter of mania and depression for her reader to peer through. With heart-wrenching honesty and humor, she shows the effects of bipolar disorder on the mind, body and soul of those who suffer from it. Publisher's Weekly says: "Williamson's prose is direct and thankfully not given to flowery language or circumspectness about her condition. The book is straightforward and the author ac...

“A riveting memoir that takes readers on a roller coaster ride from the depths of hell to triumphant success.”—Dave Pelzer, author of A Child Called “It”Michelle Stevens has a photo of the exact moment her childhood was stolen from her: She’s only eight years old, posing for her mother’s boyfriend, Gary Lundquist—an elementary school teacher, neighborhood stalwart, and brutal pedophile. Later that night, Gary locks Michelle in a cage, tortures her repeated...

Bipolar Journals is a series of journal entries from a girl with Bipolar Disorder II. The entries explain what it is like to face stigmas of mental illness and derogatory images that the media paint in the minds of her peers. It describes how Bipolar Disorder disrupts her emotions and her functionality.Bipolar Journals is published anonymously by a girl who might just be in your community.

Roll the dice, make your move, and plunge into one of the most imaginative stories of our time!The game under the tree looked like a hundred others Peters and Judy had at home. But they were searching for something interesting to do, so they decided to give Jumanji a try. Little did they know when they unfolded its ordinary-looking playing board that they were about to be launched into the most exciting and bizarre adventure of their lives...This picture bo...

“An inspiring, intimate memoir about faith, resilience and the tenacity of love.”—People“In this emotional tale, a young couple see their lives changed in the blink of an eye—and learn to find love again.”—US WeeklyFive months pregnant, on a flight to their “babymoon,” Allison Pataki turned to her husband when he asked if his eye looked strange and watched him suddenly lose consciousness. After an emergency landing, she di...

This is a book about what it is like to grow up with Aspergers Syndrome and not knowing it till your 17. I talk about all the up's and Down's that have happened in my life. All the problems in school and with bullies and trying to find my way in a world that is not designed for people on the spectrum. You will get to hear in my words everything that has happened to me. From my first memories too being hospitalised too getting a job and having a girl freind . This is a must read for all par...

**THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER**'Brave and beautiful... a first aid manual for your mind.'- Adam Kay, bestselling author of This Is Going to Hurt'Very readable. Very relatable. Intensely moving but also full of practical advice.'- Alastair Campbell"I lived with it in silence. I tried to conquer it alone. And then I asked for help. It took me hitting ha...

"By turns funny and tragic" this memoir of a doctor's residency at Harvard "pulls back the curtain on what it takes to become a psychiatrist." — People magazine, Book of the Week pick.Adam Stern was a student at a state medical school before being selected to train as a psychiatry resident at one of the most prestigious programs in the country. His new classmates were high achievers from the Ivy League and other elite universities around the nation. Faculty...

A fresh, honest, and practical guide to living with bipolar disorder.Paul Jones, a stand-up comedian and workshop leader who suffers from bipolar disorder, uses humor, honesty, and hard-won practical advice to dispel the stigma surrounding mental illnesses and shed light on the challenges of living with bipolar disorder.Offering an intimate view of life with bipolar disorder—including the most common mistakes bipolar individuals make and how to avoid them— ...

From 'hippie biker chick' to EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) practitioner...Read highlights of Jan Carter's life journey as she shares the power of EFT to simply 'tap away our challenges'.Learn what EFT is, how Whoopi Goldberg used it, and how you can use it too.