Several years ago, Lewis Wolpert had a severe depressive episode. Despite a happy marriage and successful scientific career, he could think only of suicide. When eventually he did recover, he became aware of the stigma attached to depression - and just how difficult it was to get reliable information. With characteristic candour and determination he set about writing this book, an acclaimed investigation into the causes and treatments of this devastating disease, which formed the basis for a BBC TV series.
This edition features a new introduction, in which Lewis Wolpert discusses the reaction to his book and television series, and recounts his own recurring struggle with depression.
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Lewis Wolpert Imprint: Faber & Faber Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 198mm,
Width: 127mm,
Spine: 14mm
Weight: 185g ISBN:9780571230785 ISBN 10: 0571230784 Pages: 224 Publication Date:01 July 2006 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Reviews for Malignant Sadness
'An excellent book, the most objective short account I know of all the various approaches to depression.' Anthony Storr 'Erudite, scholarly, sober and stylish.' Anthony Clare, Sunday Times