New Book Review

I received this ezine review which I thought was so right on the mark that I wanted to put it up on my wedsite.

Author, Carlton Davis has written a fascinating and revealing new book, bipolar bare: My Life’s Journey With Mental Disorder. Davis’ touching memoir comes from living for 40 years in the shadow of an illness called bipolar disorder – an illness that went undiagnosed for years and caused untold pain and trauma for Davis and those around him.

bipolar bare doesn’t merely touch on the mental disorder to define it – the book actually delves into the deepest, darkest areas of the mind and the secret parts of it that only someone like Davis, who has actually lived through it, can communicate with accuracy and sensitivity.

From thoughts of suicide to dealing with various personalities, including the unforgettable Carlotta, Davis’ alter-ego and muse, Davis confronts his fears and memories of the past. His relationship with Carlotta was so deep and vastly disturbing that Davis went so far as to cross-dress in order to be her.

Carlotta emerged to become Davis’ teacher and spirit – enlightening him about his childhood and helping him to understand it. Eventually, Davis became empowered by the knowledge that his relationship with Carlotta brought to his mind and was able to conquer the haunting memories and proceed with a productive and happy life.

Thirty-two intense, graphical displays (including Carlotta) sprinkled in Davis’ book, bipolar bare, are essential to understanding “the evil lurking in the minds of men.” Powerful images and the words accompanying them are ghoulish, but the message is potent. Carlton Davis came to understand the grip that the disease had on his mind and now others can benefit from his natural ability to write and explain his experience in a creative and amazing voice.

After five years of painstaking exploration into his past, Davis finally finished his memoir, bipolar bare. It’s a book that’s destined to help others who have gone through similar nightmares – and for those with bipolar loved ones who have driven them to the brink of despair and frustration.

Carlton Davis makes it clear to his readers that the road to recovery from bipolar disorder isn’t easy and must be approached with an open and creative mind. bipolar bare: My Life’s Journey With Mental Disorder is a compelling read that will leave you awestruck from beginning to end.

Whether you’re a person who seeks recovery from this devastating disorder, someone who wants to gain a better understanding of bipolar mental disorder or simply want to read a fascinating book, bipolar bare: My Life’s Journey With Mental Disorder will satisfy your needs and leave you enthralled.