Review of Teetering On A Tightrope

[Mari Thompson]

I just read the first two chapters and it sounds like an interesting book. Very well written and flows nicely. I may add it to my bookshelf. Thanks for the honest review.

[Timothy Rucinski]

I admire men and women who choose to tell their stories, no matter how difficult their lives. So I applaud Mr. Wilson for putting himself "out there" on the printed page so others can benefit from his experience.

[Yvonne Oloo]

Thanks for the great review. I must admit, while reading the review I thought of whether the abuse the author went through while he was nine is what contributed to his bipolar disorder, but that was not the case. I'm deeply touched by the author's struggle with this mental disorder, seeing that it is an illness that has plagued most of his family members. I'd like to know how the author lived through the illness, what happened to the family members who also had mental health problems, and whether there was a reprive in the end.

[Rupali Mishra]

Congrats on BOTD!
The author's experience is rather difficult to imagine, and I respect his willingness to share it in order to raise awareness of bipolar disease and the value of mental health among readers.

[Olga Markova]

Your review is fantastic, Brendan! I sampled the episodes of the author "having fun" and of the incident in the restroom, and, like you, I felt that it was likely to be a sombre read. I am not sure about the rating but I agree that an account of happier times would make readers feel happier.

[Nals_true_as_a_boo]

What a profoundly accurate review of "Teetering On A Tightrope" by Steven W Wilson! It is absolutely non-biased and highly deserving of the four stars given. The book does fail to show that every hardship has a silver lining. Perhaps the author wanted to clearly illustrate his pain and not downshadow it in any way. In a world of hatred and envy, it is quite magnificent to be able to have a slight peek at why people are the way they are therefore i applaud the author for his authenticity.

[Brienna Cooper]

Great review!

While I appreciated how the author tells his story, I still found this book a hard read. The author’s entire life has been a struggle with bipolar disorder, and he’s had some very dark times. While he’s also had some happier periods and lighter moments, the dominant tone of the narrative is a sombre one. I finished reading it feeling a bit flat.

I really appreciate the honesty here. While openly expressing personal darkness/struggles can be very helpful and useful for readers (as well as the author), there tends to be a time and place for reading those types of narratives. I think this quote captures why that is very well. I think I’d have to be in the right headspace to read this book myself, and even then it would still probably be pretty tough.

[Prince Ekeoma]

"Teetering On A Tightrope" by Steven W Wilson. An interesting book, talks about author’s childhood in Delaware,
Ohio. His childhood was uneventful up until he was nine years old. He was sexually abuse by a stranger, his life never remained the same. The author's life was challenging and he is honest about other people and himself. Congrats on your #BOTD.

[Neha Panikar]

Well-described review! I like the perspective the book presents, and how it questions the reasons for mental illness or disorders to occur. I'm glad this would serve a great guide for people who have close relatives suffering from this problem.

[María Andrea Fernández Sepúlveda]

You pose an interesting question. Though I believe there's a genetic component to almost everything, including mental illness, in my experience it's life events that trigger -or not- this component.
What a meaningful read! Thank you for your review.

[Tars]

I am sorry to say that I will have to pass this book, not only because I greatly dislike non-fiction as a genre, but mostly because I have no interest whatsoever in the subject. No offense meant to anyone, but I doubt that reading about the consequences of trauma cause by sexual assault on a young psyche will be enjoyable. Apologies and still congrats on BOTD!

[Patrícia Gomes]

This seems like an incredible journey! I would like to find out how deeply affected he was during his life taking into account the dark topics and terrible occurrences that happened in his life, especially at such a young age.

[Rahul Singh 29]

Bipolar disorder is a serious mental illness that requires balance, treatment, and support. The book aims to educate, inspire, and empower people who suffer from bipolar disorder, as well as their families and friends. The book shows that despite the challenges and hardships, people with bipolar disorder can live fulfilling and productive lives. Congrats on #BOTD

[Sanju Lali]

Quite a heart touching memoir "Teetering On A Tightrope" by Steven W Wilson, which tells us about author’s childhood in Delaware, who faced sexual abuse when he was a child.

[Paris Kumar]

Thanks for this clear and detailed review

It seems like "Teetering on a Tightrope: My Bipolar Journey" offers a candid exploration of the author's struggles with bipolar disorder, interweaving personal experiences with broader societal context. The mix of honesty about mental health and historical references provides depth to the narrative. However, the pervasive somber tone may make it emotionally challenging for some readers. Personal preferences and emotional resonance often play a role in one's enjoyment of such memoirs.