The author did a good job of breaking bipolar disorder down to the nuts and bolts of what it is like to be manic. I would have liked for it to have addressed bipolar depression as well.

This is a unique and necessary resource for couples navigating the challenges of bipolar disorder. The information about the disorder and treatment is clearly explained. I particularly appreciated the metaphors that the author uses to illuminate complicated aspects of the disorder. The mindfulness exercises at the end of each chapter are really a gem - they could be great help to anyone! When reading this book, I felt like the author was plain about the ups and downs but was cheering me on at the same time. It was great to come away from this book feeling better informed and hopeful.

The only really helpful resource I have found for understanding and getting some leverage on these dynamics. Very helpful to use with a loved-one to help them understand what is going on. Don’t feel like you need to work through it systematically. Start where you are most interested. Eventually, after starts and stops and jumping around, I found it all started to connect and ended up working through the whole thing.