
Darkness Visible
A Memoir of Madness
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William Styron
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William Styron
#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER •
A literary tour de force that chronicles a prize-winning author's descent into an almost suicidal depression.
"Compelling ... Harrowing ... a vivid portrait of a debilitating disorder ... It offers the solace of a shared experience."—The New York Times
A work of great personal courage and a literary tour de force, this bestseller is Styron's true account of his experience of crippling depression. Styron is perhaps the first writer to convey the full terror of depression's psychic landscape, as well as the illuminating path to recovery.
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What made the experience of listening to Darkness Visible the most enjoyable?
The spot on and hands on descriptive analysis made this book a must read for me. I too suffer from depression although mine is of the bipolar type which includes manic and depressive episodes.What did you like best about this story?
What I liked best (it was hard to choose just one) was Styron's ability to bring to life the horrible and debilitating disease of melancholia (depression) while continuously highlighting the highly sought and achieved occurrence of recovery that comes with understanding and awareness.Which scene was your favorite?
The author did such a fantastic job of writing this book I could not nor would not pick out a particular scene to which I would claim favoritism.Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Had the time been available to me I would have listened to the book in one sitting. I did read the book prior to listening to the audible version. I will no doubt listen to this countless times so I can share with effectiveness the truths about depression and recovery.Any additional comments?
I believe this book has great potential to assist those who suffer from melancholia (depression). I will share Styron's memoir with countless people in the hope that they will embrace the promise of a better time ahead after suffering through each episode of despair. Great write and great read! Thank you William and God bless.A must read and a necessary share..,
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If you are going through the dark forest of depression, this book is your torch to help you lead yourself out. Depression is a conquerable. Many have beat it before, as will you.
“To get back up to the shining world from there
My guide and I went into that hidden tunnel,
And Following its path, we took no care
To rest, but climbed: he first, then I-so far,
through a round aperture I saw appear
Some of the beautiful things that Heaven bears,
Where we came forth, and once more saw the stars.
Dante Alighieri, Inferno
You are not alone
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I was given Darkness Visible by a neighbor I barely knew. I had no reason to expect it would be one of the most important tools I had as I struggled to stay alive. I was incapable of describing the pain and desperation I was experiencing. I am so very thankful Styron had the ability to tell the world what a person suffering with depression is going through. Thank you William Styron.
Life changing
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The best
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Outstanding
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Changed my whole outlook completely on depression!
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words for an unspeakable affliction
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Living with depression
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Great insight into depression
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Intimate and revealing
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