Non-Fiction Book Review for ‘More than the Madness: A Memoir’ by John Kaniecki; reviewed by Amy Owings
More than the Madness: A Memoir
By John Kaniecki
Published by Dreaming Big Publications
Reviewed by Amy
ABOUT THE BOOK
There is MORE than the MADNESS.
This book gives readers a glimpse into the life of someone living with bipolar disorder. It’s not a clinical book filled with facts and figures, but a book of humanity.
Spanning childhood to early adult, through stories of abuse, being bullied, experimentation with drugs and alcohol, inpatient stays on psych wards, a night in jail, his college days in the fraternity, hitchhiking across America, and his time in a third world country, John gives the reader a personal and up-close look into his life as a manic depressive. The stories are sad, shocking, and at times funny as he shares his antics while at his most manic and delusional.
Throughout his journey, John also struggles with his faith in God. More than the Madness is a testament of one man’s journey to grow closer to God while gaining a better understanding of himself.
John wrote his story to help educate others on mental illness and remove some of the stigma associated with it. It is his hope that readers will get to know the person behind the diagnosis; take away the labels and meet someone's son, friend, and husband. See that there is More Than the Madness.
Genre: Memoir / Mental Health
242 pages
MY REVIEW
4 out of 5 stars
I’ve known many people who suffer from various forms of mental illness, and I deal with anxiety myself. Mental illness is not as “visible” as a physical illness like asthma or a broken leg, which leads many to dismiss its validity. This is why writing like Kaniecki’s is so important: when people gain a better understanding of mental illness, they can show true compassion for those in their lives who deal with it. Kaniecki’s memoir delivers that understanding and places the reader into the shoes of someone whose experiences have carried him to myriad different places and people. This book moves beyond mental illness to reveal a person who’s ultimately led an extraordinary life.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
John Kaniecki is an author and poet. His published work, which has been published in over eighty outlets, includes several poetry collections, horror books, and a science fiction anthology. He was born in Brooklyn, New York and grew up in Pompton Plains, New Jersey. Kaniecki presently lives in Montclair with his wife Sylvia and is a volunteer minister at the Church of Christ at Chancellor Avenue.
DISCLAIMER
I received a copy of this book for free in exchange for writing a review. I was not obligated to give a positive review, and all thoughts are my own.
https://www.amazon.com/More-than-Madness-John-Kaniecki-ebook/dp/B01M2AZ0KX
More than the Madness: A Memoir
By John Kaniecki
Published by Dreaming Big Publications
Reviewed by Amy
ABOUT THE BOOK
There is MORE than the MADNESS.
This book gives readers a glimpse into the life of someone living with bipolar disorder. It’s not a clinical book filled with facts and figures, but a book of humanity.
Spanning childhood to early adult, through stories of abuse, being bullied, experimentation with drugs and alcohol, inpatient stays on psych wards, a night in jail, his college days in the fraternity, hitchhiking across America, and his time in a third world country, John gives the reader a personal and up-close look into his life as a manic depressive. The stories are sad, shocking, and at times funny as he shares his antics while at his most manic and delusional.
Throughout his journey, John also struggles with his faith in God. More than the Madness is a testament of one man’s journey to grow closer to God while gaining a better understanding of himself.
John wrote his story to help educate others on mental illness and remove some of the stigma associated with it. It is his hope that readers will get to know the person behind the diagnosis; take away the labels and meet someone's son, friend, and husband. See that there is More Than the Madness.
Genre: Memoir / Mental Health
242 pages
MY REVIEW
4 out of 5 stars
I’ve known many people who suffer from various forms of mental illness, and I deal with anxiety myself. Mental illness is not as “visible” as a physical illness like asthma or a broken leg, which leads many to dismiss its validity. This is why writing like Kaniecki’s is so important: when people gain a better understanding of mental illness, they can show true compassion for those in their lives who deal with it. Kaniecki’s memoir delivers that understanding and places the reader into the shoes of someone whose experiences have carried him to myriad different places and people. This book moves beyond mental illness to reveal a person who’s ultimately led an extraordinary life.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
John Kaniecki is an author and poet. His published work, which has been published in over eighty outlets, includes several poetry collections, horror books, and a science fiction anthology. He was born in Brooklyn, New York and grew up in Pompton Plains, New Jersey. Kaniecki presently lives in Montclair with his wife Sylvia and is a volunteer minister at the Church of Christ at Chancellor Avenue.
DISCLAIMER
I received a copy of this book for free in exchange for writing a review. I was not obligated to give a positive review, and all thoughts are my own.
https://www.amazon.com/More-than-Madness-John-Kaniecki-ebook/dp/B01M2AZ0KX
Non-Fiction Book Review for ‘More than the Madness: A Memoir’ by John Kaniecki; reviewed by Amy Owings
More than the Madness: A Memoir
By John Kaniecki
Published by Dreaming Big Publications
Reviewed by Amy
ABOUT THE BOOK
There is MORE than the MADNESS.
This book gives readers a glimpse into the life of someone living with bipolar disorder. It’s not a clinical book filled with facts and figures, but a book of humanity.
Spanning childhood to early adult, through stories of abuse, being bullied, experimentation with drugs and alcohol, inpatient stays on psych wards, a night in jail, his college days in the fraternity, hitchhiking across America, and his time in a third world country, John gives the reader a personal and up-close look into his life as a manic depressive. The stories are sad, shocking, and at times funny as he shares his antics while at his most manic and delusional.
Throughout his journey, John also struggles with his faith in God. More than the Madness is a testament of one man’s journey to grow closer to God while gaining a better understanding of himself.
John wrote his story to help educate others on mental illness and remove some of the stigma associated with it. It is his hope that readers will get to know the person behind the diagnosis; take away the labels and meet someone's son, friend, and husband. See that there is More Than the Madness.
Genre: Memoir / Mental Health
242 pages
MY REVIEW
4 out of 5 stars
I’ve known many people who suffer from various forms of mental illness, and I deal with anxiety myself. Mental illness is not as “visible” as a physical illness like asthma or a broken leg, which leads many to dismiss its validity. This is why writing like Kaniecki’s is so important: when people gain a better understanding of mental illness, they can show true compassion for those in their lives who deal with it. Kaniecki’s memoir delivers that understanding and places the reader into the shoes of someone whose experiences have carried him to myriad different places and people. This book moves beyond mental illness to reveal a person who’s ultimately led an extraordinary life.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
John Kaniecki is an author and poet. His published work, which has been published in over eighty outlets, includes several poetry collections, horror books, and a science fiction anthology. He was born in Brooklyn, New York and grew up in Pompton Plains, New Jersey. Kaniecki presently lives in Montclair with his wife Sylvia and is a volunteer minister at the Church of Christ at Chancellor Avenue.
DISCLAIMER
I received a copy of this book for free in exchange for writing a review. I was not obligated to give a positive review, and all thoughts are my own.
https://www.amazon.com/More-than-Madness-John-Kaniecki-ebook/dp/B01M2AZ0KX
More than the Madness: A Memoir
By John Kaniecki
Published by Dreaming Big Publications
Reviewed by Amy
ABOUT THE BOOK
There is MORE than the MADNESS.
This book gives readers a glimpse into the life of someone living with bipolar disorder. It’s not a clinical book filled with facts and figures, but a book of humanity.
Spanning childhood to early adult, through stories of abuse, being bullied, experimentation with drugs and alcohol, inpatient stays on psych wards, a night in jail, his college days in the fraternity, hitchhiking across America, and his time in a third world country, John gives the reader a personal and up-close look into his life as a manic depressive. The stories are sad, shocking, and at times funny as he shares his antics while at his most manic and delusional.
Throughout his journey, John also struggles with his faith in God. More than the Madness is a testament of one man’s journey to grow closer to God while gaining a better understanding of himself.
John wrote his story to help educate others on mental illness and remove some of the stigma associated with it. It is his hope that readers will get to know the person behind the diagnosis; take away the labels and meet someone's son, friend, and husband. See that there is More Than the Madness.
Genre: Memoir / Mental Health
242 pages
MY REVIEW
4 out of 5 stars
I’ve known many people who suffer from various forms of mental illness, and I deal with anxiety myself. Mental illness is not as “visible” as a physical illness like asthma or a broken leg, which leads many to dismiss its validity. This is why writing like Kaniecki’s is so important: when people gain a better understanding of mental illness, they can show true compassion for those in their lives who deal with it. Kaniecki’s memoir delivers that understanding and places the reader into the shoes of someone whose experiences have carried him to myriad different places and people. This book moves beyond mental illness to reveal a person who’s ultimately led an extraordinary life.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
John Kaniecki is an author and poet. His published work, which has been published in over eighty outlets, includes several poetry collections, horror books, and a science fiction anthology. He was born in Brooklyn, New York and grew up in Pompton Plains, New Jersey. Kaniecki presently lives in Montclair with his wife Sylvia and is a volunteer minister at the Church of Christ at Chancellor Avenue.
DISCLAIMER
I received a copy of this book for free in exchange for writing a review. I was not obligated to give a positive review, and all thoughts are my own.
https://www.amazon.com/More-than-Madness-John-Kaniecki-ebook/dp/B01M2AZ0KX
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