A memoir by Glenn Close's sister, Jessie, about the challenges of living with severe bipolar disorder—includes chapters by Glenn Close.At a young age, Jessie Close struggled with symptoms that would transform into severe bipolar disorder in her early twenties, but she was not properly diagnosed until she reached adulthood. Jessie and her three siblings spent many years in the Moral Re-Armament cult. Jessie passed her childhood in New York, Switzerland, Connecticut,...

A memoir by Glenn Close's sister, Jessie, about the challenges of living with severe bipolar disorder—includes chapters by Glenn Close.At a young age, Jessie Close struggled with symptoms that would transform into severe bipolar disorder in her early twenties, but she was not properly diagnosed until she reached adulthood. Jessie and her three siblings spent many years in the Moral Re-Armament cult. Jessie passed her childhood in New York, Switzerland, Connecticut,...

Leben mit einer bipolaren Störung Die jüngere Schwester von Glenn Close, Jessie Close, erzählt in ihrer Autobiografie die Geschichte ihrer Krankheit und gleichzeitig die ihrer Familie. Die Kindheit verbringt sie mit Glenn und ihren Eltern im damaligen Belgisch Kongo, wo der Vater Leibarzt von General Mobuto, dem späteren Präsidenten, ist. Es folgen für die Schwestern Jahre in Internaten, eine Zeit, in der sie allein auf sich gestellt sind. Bereits da zeigen sich bei Jessie erste Symptome e...

“I read Jessie and Calen’s book with my heart in my throat, at times, my eyes burning with tears. It is a gripping, heartbreaking, and ultimately, life affirming, step-by-step account of how mental illness can shatter a family, but also how that family, through love and resilience, can not only survive, but triumph."—Glenn Close“Writing the book was like putting it back together, my fall into psychosis and how I began to recover.”—Calen T. Pick, featured in...

The enemy is close to home in The Manor, a gripping gangland thriller from the top five bestseller Jessie Keane.Charlie Stone and Terry Barton have been blood brothers since the cradle. They grew up in the East End skimming along the bottom of the underworld, until Charlie took over the manor from the local mob and a twist of fate put him and his best mate on the road to the high life.When Charlie and Terry both marry and have kids, everything is s...

The enemy is close to home in The Manor, a gripping gangland thriller from the top five bestseller Jessie Keane.Charlie Stone and Terry Barton have been blood brothers since the cradle. They grew up in the East End skimming along the bottom of the underworld, until Charlie took over the manor from the local mob and a twist of fate put him and his best mate on the road to the high life.When Charlie and Terry both marry and have kids, everything is s...

Frances Hodgson Burnett's 'The Land of the Blue Flower' is a captivating tale set in a mystical land where a young prince embarks on a journey of self-discovery. The book is written in a beautifully descriptive style, reminiscent of classic fairy tales, and is filled with themes of love, courage, and the power of nature. Burnett's vivid imagery transports readers to a world where magic and reality intertwine, making it a delightful read for both children and adults. The Land of the Blue Fl...

"The Land of the Blue Flower" – Amor is a young orphaned king who, advised by a wise old man, leaves his dark and gloomy kingdom. He returns with the seeds of blue flower which turns out to be magical. "The Story of Prince Fairyfoot' is the tale of a young prince who represents an embarrassment for his large footed royal family. He leaves the royal castle, and walks off to live with the family of a sheepherder, destined to find happiness. "The Proud Little Grain of Wheat" is the tale that ...