In "A Restless Mind," the author examines manic depression from the perspective of both the therapist and the patient, revealing the tremendous horror and harsh allure that often led her to reject pharmacological treatment. She emerged from the storm alive, holding onto the memory that she captured in an incredibly honest, vibrant, and wise book - one of the few that have the power to change lives and even save them. Its strength lies in the bold and courageous way in which she dealt with her illness, making it her life's work, and in her astonishing ability to convey all the pleasure and anguish she experienced.