Brain Matters

by Elizabeth Nelson

Book Overview

Confessions of Depression and Bipolar Illnesses Read Elizabeth Nelson's riveting, heart-breaking story of enduring depression and mood swings for 20 years. This book contains her personal life story... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432725866
• ISBN13: 9781432725860
• Release Date: July 2008
• Publisher: Outskirts Press
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Elizabeth Nelson's story of her fighting through her depression over her life time

Depression is beatable. "Brain Matters" is Elizabeth Nelson's story of her fighting through her depression over her life time. She fought the severe depression that denied her the very ability to get herself out of bed. She hopes to share her story and her advice to those who offer suffer from the ailment on how they can overcome their depression and resume living their life. With much encouragement and wisdom, "Brain Matters" is highly recommended.

Fascinating, Useful and Hopeful

BRAIN MATTERS describes what it is like to suffer depression. But the book is hopeful, not depressing, because the author's struggles reveal a woman with courage and character. The book debunks stereotypes and helps show the real human aspects of this disease. As a result, it will help readers to understand, empathize with, and support family members, friends, and colleagues who suffer from depression.

Deeply Moving and Thought-provoking

"Brain Matters" by Elizabeth Nelson is a very personal story with broad societal implications. Nelson helps us understand her moving struggle to live with this devastating affliction--and does so beautifully, in touching, yet honest prose. I heartily recommend this book for anyone who's life is touched by this terrible disease.

Brain Matters - a read for your Brain Matter!

"Brain Matters" by Elizabeth Nelson is the poignant journey of one woman's journey with bipolar disease which takes her from accomplished portfolio manager to mother, artist and author. Interspersed with journal entries, Nelson describes available therapy options and pharmaceuticals in easily understood, not-overly technical terms. A great read for those struggling with depression and/or bipolar disease and for those whose life has been touched by someone with the disease.

Barbara Janetzke, Ph.D.

A compelling personal journey of one's women story as she struggles through manic and depressive episodes and finds recovery. I recommend this book for individuals and families who are impacted by bipolar disorder that they may find understanding and hope through her personal experiences and the up-to-date research that she provides. Excellent work!