Review: Very Accurate Memoir Of Mental Illness
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 30, 2012
First off, I give kudos to Mr. Shaw for giving us such a raw glimpse into his mind. I know it was very difficult and personal for him to do so, and I am sure at times, more painful than most could imagine.Thank you kindly, Sir ;)Now, onto my review:As the description of the book states, this is not a self help book. What it really is is a memoir- a somewhat brutal, and disturbingly accurate look into the mind of a person with Borderline Personality Disorder, possibly comorbid with BiPolar.But, what makes it really stand out, is that this is not a book filled with psychiatric jargon.  Mr. Shaw has never been properly diagnosed, hospitalized, or is he medicated.This is truly a book of what it really feels like, and the racing thoughts and moods that goes through ones mind.It is a book that will ring true for any sufferer of mental illness or loved one of someone who is afflicted for it mirrors the darkest recesses of the mind- it says what the mentally ill have always tried to put in words but were too confused to do so.It says that you are not alone.(And, YOU, Mr. Shaw, are not alone, either). Far from it, in fact.I see more potential earnings for this book if the title and description were tweaked a bit.The execution of the subject matter was superb.Reviewed By Someone Who Knows Exactly Where Mr. Shaw Is Coming From