My Depression: A Picture Book by Elizabeth Swados (English) Paperback Book

Description: My Depression by Elizabeth Swados A poignant look at one womans fight for herself, told in expressively scrawled drawings and commentary. Author ELIZABETH SWADOS takes us on an intimate journey through her long-time struggle with depression that is by turns tender, funny, and uplifting, and will resonate with everyone affected by depression and those who love them. Through the authors charming and frenzied drawings, readers get a unique look into the experience of severe depression, from the black cloud forming in the horizon, to the strained relationships, the side effects of anti-depressants, and the difficulty getting out of bed and functioning. For the many people who suffer from depression, this is a reminder that they are not alone and that their experiences are legitimate and deserve to be part of mainstream awareness. This is an engaging and uplifting story of an illness that has been stigmatized for too long.This intimate journey through long-term depression is by turns tender, funny, poignant, and uplifting. Swados charming words and frenzied drawings bring home the experience of severe depression, from the black cloud forming on the horizon to feelings of self-loathing and loss of self-confidence; from contemplating suicide, which Swados describes as wandering off into the Sahara desert (discounting the buzzards and the scorpions), to actively seeking out methods for fighting depression-including psychics, diet, and repression therapy-to experimenting with antidepressants that make you snippy, sleepy, or judgmental. My Depression is an engaging and heartening memoir of an illness that has been stigmatized for too long and on how it is possible to survive, one little challenge at a time, with medication and the occasional tasty, messy slice of pizza; with dancing to a boombox on the street and thanking the mailman for the newest catalogue, then proceeding to read it cover to cover! FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Musical artist ELIZABETH SWADOS is the author of twelve childrens books, four novels, two collections of poetry, a collection of short non-fiction, and two books on creating musical theater for young people. Perhaps best known for her Broadway and international hit Runaways, she has composed, written, and directed theater for over thirty years. Her works for theater include the Obie Award-winning Trilogy and Alice at the Palace. Swados also teaches full time in the drama department of New York Universitys Tisch School of the Arts and has taught at The New Schools Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts as a visiting artist. Her articles have been published in the New York Times, New York Times Magazine, and Vogue. Her other accolades include three Obie Awards, a Guggenheim Fellowship, Ford Fellowship, Helen Hayes Award, Lila Acheson Wallace award, and a Special International PEN Citation. Review "A startling, honest ... surprisingly charming, funny, and poignant illustrated memoir." —Time Out New York "You wouldnt think a memoir about clinical depression would be inspiring—but Swados, a musician and theater director, relates her battle against her demons with such candor and simplicity, and with such winsome illustrations, that its empowering. Swados lifts the stigma to help the reader find solutions, and hope." —Readers Digest"Elizabeth Swados is blessed with ferocious intelligence, artistic vision, and courage in this insightful book. She deploys these gifts to take us on a highly original journey of understanding." –Jane Pauley Review Quote "A startling, honest . . . surprisingly charming, funny, and poignant illustrated memoir."-- Time Out New York Description for Sales People A journey through one womans struggle with depression by way of drawings and commentary. The book has been adapted into a 30 minute animated short to air on HBO in 2014. Honest portrayal of depression will recommend this to all who have had their lives affected by the illness. For fans of Alison Bechdels graphic memoirs. Details ISBN1609806042 Author Elizabeth Swados Pages 176 Publisher Seven Stories Press,U.S. Year 2015 ISBN-10 1609806042 ISBN-13 9781609806040 Format Paperback Imprint Seven Stories Press,U.S. Subtitle A Picture Book Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DEWEY 616.85270092 Short Title MY DEPRESSION Language English Media Book Residence New York City, NY, US Illustrations Yes Publication Date 2015-04-21 AU Release Date 2015-04-21 NZ Release Date 2015-04-21 US Release Date 2015-04-21 UK Release Date 2015-04-21 Illustrator Denise Holmes Translator Daniella Gitlin Birth 1939 Affiliation Professor of Psychiatry, University of Geneva Position Illustrator Qualifications PsyD Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:141752663;

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