Recommended by members of our group:
1. Down Came the Rain: My Journey Through Postpartum Depression, by Brooke Shields.
An honest and open account of the actress' unexpected slide into depression after the long-awaited birth of her daughter. In a culture where so many women are shamed into silence when experiencing post-partum depression, Shields' courageous account allows us to see that we are not alone, and that help is out there.
2. Shock: The Healing Power of Electroconvulsive Therapy, by Kitty Dukakis and Larry Tye.
Though controversial and often characterized as primitive, cruel, and barbaric, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is one of the most effective treatments for severe depression. Kitty Dukakis recounts her experience with ECT and presents medical evidence to combat the stigma against it.
3. The Five People You Meet In Heaven, by Mitch Albom.
This novel recounts the story of Eddie, who dies on his 83rd birthday trying to save a young girl's life, and who meets five people in heaven who reveal to him the meaning of his life on earth.
4. Tuesdays with Morrie, by Mitch Albom.
A memoir recounting the author's reconnection with the inspiring college professor who becomes a spiritual mentor.
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