[.ca] Overcoming Depression and Manic Depression (Bipolar ... (ISBN 0964915170)

an interesting but perhaps incomplete school of thought:
The author clearly cares about those who suffer from depression or bipolar disorder and has produced a substantial book to help them. However, I think it's a little delusional or uninformed to think that medication doesn't play an essential role in the recovery of a great deal of people suffering from depression or bipolar disorder. While I'm also not a fan of unnecessarily medicating people who don't need it, the "holistic" approach isn't enough in many, if not most, cases. Nonetheless, the author's approach may be effective in mild cases of mood disturbance, and may even help the more severe cases somewhat too. Definitely a book worth checking out for an alternative view of healing depression and bipolar disorder. Avery Z. Conner, author of "Fevers of the Mind".

Uplifting and Informative:
This book is truly user-friendly, and gives one the sense that the author genuinely understands and cares. The tone comes across as a heart-to-heart chat in the den or family room with a trusted friend. The many helpful insights and facts make this an edition you will want to refer back to again and again. It is also a convenient size to carry with you during the day. I recommend it both to those who have ever lived with depression and those who wish to better understand and help people who are affected.

Uplifting and Informative:
This book is truly user-friendly, and gives one the sense that the author genuinely understands and cares. The tone comes across as a heart-to-heart chat in the den or family room with a trusted friend. The many helpful insights and facts make this an edition you will want to refer back to again and again. It is also a convenient size to carry with you during the day. I recommend it both to those who have ever lived with depression and those who wish to better understand and help people who are affected.

Not Good Enough:
I bought this book hoping it would give me insight into why I was feeling depressed. But it didn't. It gave pratical advice and just wasn't good enough.

Gaining a REAL Insight to some of your lifetime problems:
My father saw an ad in a local newspaper that the author, Paul Wider, was speaking at a nearby Borders bookstore. I listened to his presentation and purchased his book. Having listened to him speak and as he lives nearby, I was able to see him regularly. For those that can not see him, the book is an excellent restatement of his thoughts and helpful solutions to the entrenched problem of mild depression. Also, as I read the book, I would time and time again see myself. It is possible that the reader may not be as devoted in his religion as is Mr. Wider. But that should be put aside by the reader as everything else in his work is compelling and worthy of deep thought as to how you might have some of the same issues. The issue of depression is addressed in a very pragmatic, direct and practical manner. If you have any further questions, you can email me at dfoesq@netzero.net.