This moving memoir is the story of the first Australian politician to admit having a mental illness- bipolar mood disorder. Neil Cole was a lawyer, a Melbourne City Councillor, and a member of the Victorian Parliament. After only five years in parliament he was diagnosed with bipolar mood disorder and put onto lithium. The revelation, the cathartic experience of this diagnosis changed his life forever.
This memoir explores Neil's early life, school, family upbringing, career and his experiences living in the shadow of his illness and the profound effect it had on his life.
It is told with honesty, pathos, integrity and humour and offers hope to other sufferers of bipolar disorder as well as fostering a better understanding of the illness.
