Review of Teetering On A Tightrope

[Fatola Fatai]

Thank you for your insightful review of this book. Your summary of the author's childhood and the impact of his traumatic experience immediately caught my attention. It's fascinating how the book delves into the interplay between genetics and mental health, posing thought-provoking questions.

[Marina Flisvou]

Your insights offer a clear perspective on the depth and complexity of this memoir, which details the author's lifelong struggle with bipolar disorder. Your thoughtful review, will serve as a helpful guide for potential readers navigating the complex world of memoirs on mental health.

[rusyalana]

Memoirs are not my cup of tea but from what I have read this is quite a difficult emotional read. The author shows great strength and determination fighting back such a terrible disease in order to live a normal and happy life. I'm sure the book will find its reader. Congratulations on becoming BOTD!

[Mayuri Kotalawala]

The book throws up some interesting questions. For example, this reader immediately jumped to the conclusion that the author’s mental health problems all stemmed from his traumatic experience as a child. However, it becomes clear that poor mental health is deeply ingrained in his family. His mother suffered from deep depression for most of her life, his brother Tommy experienced similar problems and the author’s three daughters developed mental health issues, too. Is it something that can be passed on through our DNA?

- Now I'm curious about this too. I've come across a few of these families but didn't give it a second thought until now. Your review was an eye-opener and quite intriguing. Thank you.

[Sheen jenny]

It's heartbreaking to read about the author's traumatic experience as a child and how it shaped his mental health. The fact that his family also experienced similar struggles raises important questions about the interplay between genetics and mental health. It's a topic that definitely warrants further exploration and understanding.

[Boluwatife Ade Aderogbin]

"I've just learned that mental health issues can be hereditary, which is something I've never heard before. It must have been tough for the author, having to deal with their own inherited mental health issues on top of the trauma they experienced as a child. I can only imagine how difficult it must have been for them growing up."

[Ganeefa Karan]

I have close ones that are affected by mental illnesses, including bipolar, so I'm always curious to learn about different experiences. I find it interesting that the author touches on the fact that a few of his other relatives were also affected by mental illnesses, posing the question of whether it can be passed on through DNA. I would assume that to be the case, while certain incidents can trigger it to be the actual cause. So perhaps it could have been passed through DNA without effect, and the abuse that he suffered resulted in the mental illness.

[Sonja Reed]

Mental health is something I feel very strongly about. I just wish people would talk about it more and normalize mental issues. It is very much a disease as any other. Reading the sample of this book made me feel like I was having a conversation with a friend. It reads easy and the writer has a very personal way of telling his story. I felt like I couldn't read fast enough. I need to know what happens now. Off to the Kindle store..

[Deborah Belanger]

Your review of "Teetering On A Tightrope" by Steven W Wilson kind of put me on edge since you mentioned that you wished the author had added more positive experiences in his life that would have offset all the bad. After reading the sample of Amazon, I wanted to read this book because it sounded like an interesting read about the author's experience with mental illness. Did it stem from his earlier tragedy of sexual abuse as a child? This was something I was willing to find out so I put it on my "to read" list. Congratulations to the author for BOTD.

[Michael Gambo]

I find myself curious about the author's intertwining of personal struggles with broader societal changes. As someone who values narratives that offer a genuine exploration of mental health, I'm eager to experience the highs and lows of Wilson's journey with bipolar disorder.

[Chinazo Anozie]

It's sad that the author struggled with this all his life, especially if it stemmed from that traumatic event when he was just nine. This memoir seems to have really heavy themes, so I'll be skipping this one.

[Cristina Corui Mihailescu]

The review reinforces the feeling I had reading the sample: it is a dark book, dealing with sad things, horrible happenings and mental issues. Definitely not for me.

[sanjeev1]

Thank you for sharing your thoughtful review of "Teetering on a Tightrope: My Bipolar Journey" by Steven W. Wilson. It's refreshing to hear your appreciation for the author's candid storytelling and the historical context woven into the narrative. Your perspective on the impact of mental health within the author's family adds an intriguing layer to the discussion. It's evident that the somber tone of the book left a lasting impression, and your desire for more glimpses into positive moments is a valid point. Your nuanced approach to recommending the book to adults interested in understanding bipolar disorder from a personal angle is insightful. Your review provides a well-rounded perspective for potential readers.

[Seamstress]

Definitely not my cup of tea on so many levels. I deeply sympathize with the plight the teen was forced to overcome, but I am baffled that such an experience was shared so publicly, because while it can help someone in a similar position, for others it seems way too much. Anyway, congratulations with BOTD!

[Nemanja Jankovic]

"Teetering On A Tightrope" by Steven W. Wilson is a seventy-three-year-old memoir. In his mature years, the author looks back on his life full of struggles, depression, and type 2 bipolar disorder that followed him since adulthood. The book is professionally edited.