You Me and Apollo: Hope Beyond Bipolar Disorder [Paperback]

J. D. Stottlemire (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 18, 2007

"Apollo" is a message to people in Crisis: "You are not alone on the mountain." "The fear does not matter. The dark does not matter. The despair does not matter. All that matters is understanding, and making it home alive." "The fact that we're here today means we're stronger than our depression." "I don't punish myself for drinking so much and smoking the things I smoked. I was doing the best I could.at the time. I'm just glad I.found my way to some real help." "It's not my fault that I have this disease and I'll be damned if I'm going to let it kill me." "Today there is a great deal of hope."

Product Details

• Paperback: 76 pages
• Publisher: Lulu.com (September 18, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1430308192
• ISBN-13: 978-1430308195
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,870,944 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Powerful and Positive Message with Unlimited Potential, October 5, 2007

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Audrey Bosley (Topeka, Kansas USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: You Me and Apollo: Hope Beyond Bipolar Disorder (Paperback)

J.D. Stottlemire takes us into the surreal world of a mind with Bipolar Disorder. Woven into one man's journey through life is a fascinating comparison to the Apollo 13 mission. Readers of this book will gather insights into the inner sanctum of a brilliant mind, a mind with "a hidden flaw."

This is an eloquently written account of a very personal struggle with Bipolar. Stottlemire humbles himself with grace and style and leaves the reader with real hope that they too can understand and get through the challenges. For all those whose lives have been shattered and broken by Bipolar, I urge you to read this book.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best $12.50 you'll ever spend!, December 11, 2007

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Elizabeth K. Potskowski - See all my reviews
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This review is from: You Me and Apollo: Hope Beyond Bipolar Disorder (Paperback)

I never write book review becuase (well...frankly, I'm too lazy)but after reading Apollo I had to get off my duff and tell everyone what a great book this is. Informative, witty, an easy, quick read. If you don't personally know someone who would benefit from this book buy a copy to donate to your local hospital, mental health center, jail or library!!!!
This is the kind of book that could save a life.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Authentic and Hopeful...a Beautiful True Story, December 25, 2007

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Nancy J. Eilert-Way (Kansas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: You Me and Apollo: Hope Beyond Bipolar Disorder (Paperback)

I just finished my third reading of this honest and hope-filled true story by J.D. Stottlemire. With each reading, I have felt a deepening of my awareness about Bipolar Disorder, as well as what it is to be human. The message of hope is for all of us, whether we have experienced Bipolar Disorder ourselves, or know someone that has, or if we just go through depression sometimes...(and who hasn't?) Mr. Stottlemire speaks from his heart, combining humor and seriousness in a very real-life way, that is so easy to relate to, and so easy to read. His story changes lives, by offering that we are not alone, and as he says, "Today there is a great deal of hope."