Many thanks to NetGalley and Gallery Books/Scout Press for gifting me a digital ARC of the latest release by a very favorite author, Lisa Genova. All opinions expressed in this review are my own - 5 stars!
Maddy Banks is excited to start her freshman year at NYU. But soon she finds herself totally overwhelmed and low, finally culminating in a trip to the university health center and a prescription for antidepressants. She starts feeling so great and then soon spirals into a terrifying mania, until she is finally diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Can Maddy figure out her new life and still fulfill her dreams?
No one can write about how medical issues affect people like Lisa Genova, no surprise seeing as she is a Harvard-trained neuroscientist. Her books are always at the top of my most-anticipated reads, and this one is the perfect showcase as to why they are always 5 star reads for me. Mental health issues are still fraught with so much stigma that it's difficult to get proper treatment when needed. While Maddy struggles to accept and deal with her diagnosis, this book highlights just how much the rest of Maddy's family and friends have to deal with as well. Genova's writing is always sensitive, understanding, and so informative that they are complete must reads. This one touched all my emotions and left me feeling brighter and hopeful for Maddy, and so many others dealing with mental health issues. Highly, highly recommended!
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