This Fragile Life - A Mother's Story of a Bipolar Son (Hardcover)

Charlotte Pierce-Baker did everything right when raising her son, providing not only emotional support but the best education possible. At age twenty-five, he was pursuing a postgraduate degree and seemingly in control of his life. She never imagined her high-achieving son would wind up handcuffed, dirty, and in jail. The moving story of an African American family facing the challenge of bipolar disorder, this book provides insight into mental disorders as well as family dynamics. Pierce-Baker traces the evolution of her son's illness and, in looking back, realises she mistook warning signs for typical child and teen behaviour. Hospitalisations, calls in the night, alcohol and drug relapses, pleas for money, and continuous disputes, her son's journey was long, arduous, and almost fatal. This book weaves a fascinating story of mental illness, race, family, the drive of African Americans to succeed, and a mother's love for her son.

General

Imprint:	Chicago Review Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	June 2012
First published:	June 2012
Authors:	Charlotte Pierce-Baker
Dimensions:	228 x 152 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards / With dust jacket
Pages:	256
ISBN-13:	978-1-61374-108-5
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > General Books > Social sciences > Psychology > Abnormal psychology Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Black studies Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > Coping with personal problems > General
LSN:	1-61374-108-1
Barcode:	9781613741085

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