Bipolar Blog by Liz: Three Cups of Tea

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Three Cups of Tea

This is a book review. Three Cups of Tea is a book written about a remarkable man who while trying to climb a mountain named K2 wandered into a small town in Pakistan. He was touched by the overwhelming need for schools and elementary education in this poverty area. The education that was lacking especially for the young girls. Since 1993 Greg Mortenson has un-selfishly given his whole American life to raise money for the schools in this area. I hope that all Americans join Greg Mortenson by at least giving money to the cause. I am an educator and I can't find the words to say how strongly I agree that education and understanding is probably the only way to peace in the world. Please visit this website and use this sincere opportunity to "give back". Thanks, Liz

www.threecupsoftea.com

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Press Release

Press Release
A Bipolar Quandary: New Book Highlights Family's Struggle with Bipolar DisorderARLINGTON, Texas, March 23, 2007 -- Author Liz Janill tells the true story of a woman with bipolar disorder and the painful experiences of her family that cares for her in her new book, "Who Are the Victims? A Bipolar Quandary" (now available through AuthorHouse). Dorothy is medically diagnosed with bipolar disorder, in addition to suffering from delusions. Her husband, Charles, must make the decision to either place her in an asylum or allow her to live at home and help raise their three young children. Ultimately, he decides that the children should have a mother in their lives, no matter what. This begins the family's unforgettable journey of understanding as they work with Dorothy to manage her disorder and delusions. At times, Dorothy is lucid, but most of her time is spent in a hyper-manic and delusional frame of mind. The story is told through the eyes of Liz, Dorothy's daughter, beginning when she is 5 years old. Dorothy and Liz are very close and spend a great deal of time together. Liz expresses many of her thoughts and feelings regarding her mother and recounts the amazing obstacles that the family overcomes due to the disorder. "It is a love story in some ways about a family who loved Dorothy extremely and how they protected and took care of her for 48 years," says Janill. Through her story, Janill walks readers through the painful decisions that must be made every day on behalf of someone who is bipolar. "Bipolar disorder is an emotional rollercoaster ride that involves not only the bipolar person, but the whole family itself," she says. Janill wrote this book to share the very personal story of her now deceased mother. She hopes to reach other families in similar situations by providing a source of comfort and support in the knowledge that they are not alone. AuthorHouse is the premier publishing house for emerging authors and new voices in literature. For more information, please visit http://www.authorhouse.com.