A Life in Bits
£10.00
A Life in Bits is the powerful and deeply personal memoir of Charles McMullen, charting his lifelong battle with bipolar disorder (manic depression).
At just nineteen, Charles experienced his first nervous breakdown—the beginning of a decades-long struggle with mental illness. In his twenties, tragedy struck: his brother’s suicide, the collapse of his marriage, and the loss of his home and livelihood all led to his admission into a psychiatric hospital.
Yet, despite years marked by devastating lows and recurring setbacks, Charles’s story is not one of defeat but of resilience. With candour, insight and even humour, he shares the raw realities of bipolar disorder—the despair, the recovery, and the ongoing fight to rebuild a meaningful life.
Against the odds, Charles concludes his memoir with a remarkable statement of hope: “Overall, it’s been a pretty happy life.”
A Life in Bits will resonate with:
Readers seeking inspirational true stories of mental health survival
Families, carers, and friends of those living with bipolar disorder
Anyone looking to understand the hidden challenges of mental illness
This courageous and uplifting memoir is a reminder that even in life’s darkest chapters, it is possible to find light, strength, and meaning.
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