{"product_id":"9781523675166","title":"Joyride: A Bipolar Life","description":"Meet Si, a young man coming of age in apartheid-era South Africa. Si is juggling family, friends, and girls-but he must also figure out how to manage the demands of Andrew and Benson. \"Andrew\" and \"Benson\" are the manifestations of Si's undiagnosed bipolar disorder. Andrew, a devil-may-care bloke, is what Si has dubbed his manic moods. People enjoy being around Andrew for the thrills, but he's unable to form any deep attachments, which can be off-putting. Benson, on the other hand, represents Si's darkest days. In this fascinating account, Si recounts his journey to diagnosis and treatment for bipolar disorder, sharing his experiences in a relatable, entertaining way in the hope that his readers will come to a better understanding of this mental illness and develop more patience with those who may be wrestling with a formidable challenge. Joyride does not heap blame or shame; instead, it dispenses a dose of reality and offers those who may be feeling isolated the consolation that they are not alone in their struggle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e| \u003cb\u003eAuthor: \u003c\/b\u003eSimon Pearse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e| \u003cb\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/b\u003eCreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e| \u003cb\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/b\u003eFeb 24, 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e| \u003cb\u003eNumber of Pages: \u003c\/b\u003e168 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e| \u003cb\u003eLanguage: \u003c\/b\u003eEnglish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e| \u003cb\u003eBinding: \u003c\/b\u003ePaperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e| \u003cb\u003eISBN-10: \u003c\/b\u003e1523675160\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e| \u003cb\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/b\u003e9781523675166\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49142688612657,"sku":"9781523675166","price":13.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/8215\/8385\/files\/9781523675166__30747_fa2df13c-e7d3-4a83-8542-1e31f05cd4be.jpg?v=1716132700","url":"https:\/\/www.recomparo.com\/products\/9781523675166","provider":"ReComparo.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}