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The Up and Down Life by Paul E. Jones

The Up and Down Life

The Truth About Bipolar Disorder--the Good, the Bad, and the Funny

Paul E. Jones, Andrea Thompson

Penguin Publishing Group · Print & ebook · May 6, 2008

A fresh, honest, and practical guide to living with bipolar disorder.

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Bipolar Disorder, Disability Memoirs
Published
Penguin Publishing Group, May 6, 2008

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A fresh, honest, and practical guide to living with bipolar disorder. Paul Jones, a stand-up comedian and workshop leader who suffers from bipolar disorder, uses humor, honesty, and hard-won practical advice to dispel the stigma surrounding mental illnesses and shed light on the challenges of living with bipolar disorder.

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Offering an intimate view of life with bipolar disorder—including the most common mistakes bipolar individuals make and how to avoid them— and covering every aspect from diagnosis, social life, home life, and career, this is an accessible and engaging guide from someone who’s been there and can help readers cope and thrive.

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Bipolar Disorder75%
Disability Memoirs31%

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  • Disability Memoirs
  • Bipolar Disorder
Authors
Paul E. Jones, Andrea Thompson
Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
Published
May 6, 2008
Format
Print & ebook
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Disability Memoirs