A personal and poignant story of recovering from severe mental illness. Now living a full and varied life whilst dealing with manic depression, the author has been an inspiration to many - highlighting the importance of good psychiatric care, support and the value of self management.
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A unique ability to convey both her feelings but an impartial view. An ability setting her and her writing apart -- Doug Huskey, NAMI
Refreshingly, her emphasis is on hope - 'the light' that she aspires to rather than the self-destruction caused by illness. -- The List
Refreshingly, her emphasis is on the hope, 'the light' she aspires to rather than the self-destruction caused by her illness. -- The List, August 2003
The book is worth its weight in gold. -- Muriel Gray, Writer and Broadcaster, Well Magazine, 2004
The emerging voice for the one in four affected by mental illness delivers a positive message. -- The Advertiser, September 2004
Young author's autobiography is critically acclaimed by both leading mental health organisations and service-users alike. -- Herald
Refreshingly, her emphasis is on hope - 'the light' that she aspires to rather than the self-destruction caused by illness. -- The List
Refreshingly, her emphasis is on the hope, 'the light' she aspires to rather than the self-destruction caused by her illness. -- The List, August 2003
The book is worth its weight in gold. -- Muriel Gray, Writer and Broadcaster, Well Magazine, 2004
The emerging voice for the one in four affected by mental illness delivers a positive message. -- The Advertiser, September 2004
Young author's autobiography is critically acclaimed by both leading mental health organisations and service-users alike. -- Herald
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Two Women - One Journey of Recovery - Two Perspectives.
With 'The Naked Bird Watcher' by Suzy Johnston along with that of her mother's account of the same experience in 'To Walk on Eggshells' by Jean Johnston (ISBN 0954809211), there is now an unusual and rare insight into mental illness - the combined insight from both the patient and her carer.
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Suzy's book, "The Naked Bird Watcher", is an autobiographical account of her struggle with bipolar disorder. It is very well-written and speaks to bipolar and non-bipolar folk alike. What I liked best about the book is that Suzy documents what worked for her and what didn't, something that is important for all mentally ill folks to pay attention to and to work on in our own lives. Suzy's positive approach and hopeful message make this book a must-read.
The new 2004 Cairn edition is revised and contains a great deal of new information about Suzy's recent work in the Mental Health Awareness and Advocacy fields.
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I am a psychiatric nurse and have read many books written by service-users about depression but I've never read one that was not depressing. This one is't - what a super book!
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'The Naked Bird Watcher' and 'To Walk on Eggshells',
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Two Women - One Journey of Recovery - Two Perspectives.
From both the patient and her carer there is now rare and unusual insight into mental illness - with both books documenting the journey of recovery. Emotive, yet practical, these books should be read by all affected by mental illness and working within its profession. Professor Angus Mackay, Scotland. Claire Letham, Psychiatric Nurse, Scotland The Naked Bird Watcher by Suzy Johnston, ISBN 0954809203 To Walk on Eggshells by Jean Johnston, ISBN 0954809211
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