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In his landmark bestseller Listening to Prozac, Peter Kramer revolutionized the way we think about antidepressants and the culture in which they are so widely used. Now Kramer offers a frank and unflinching look at the condition those medications treat: depression. Definitively refuting our notions of "heroic melancholy," he walks readers through groundbreaking new research—studies that confirm depression's status as a devastating disease and suggest pathways toward resilience. Thought-provoking and enlightening, Against Depression provides a bold revision of our understanding of mood disorder and promises hope to the millions who suffer from it.
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"With a command of art, literature and his chosen profession of psychiatry, Kramer makes a compelling argument that depression has been romanticized throughout modern culture and shouldn't be. "
— Matthew (4 out of 5 stars)
Against Depression Listener Reviews
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" Kramer makes the case for depression as a purely biological illness, driven by nature rather than nurture. He also argues against the time-honored practice of romanticizing depression, tying it to the arts and to creativity. It's an interesting book, although a bit longer than it needs to be. "
— Felicia, 1/6/2014 -
" Kinda dry writing but the research is interesting. "
— Joselynn, 12/8/2013 -
" Can a book that crushes you with the weight of recognition also be liberating? I sure hope so. "
— trickgnosis, 12/1/2013 -
" I was already against depression, and this is not as gripping (though more carefully and thoughtfully written and researched) as 'Talking to Prozac,' but it does make the important point that mental illness is the only disease we romanticize and suggest not-treating. TAKE YOUR MEDS. "
— Nicole, 11/21/2013 -
" Next. "
— Aaron, 11/3/2013 -
" I'd read Listening to Prozac first. "
— Anthoferjea, 11/2/2013 -
" Meh. Not much I didn't already know, and not a super engaging read. "
— Kristina, 10/6/2013 -
" With a command of art, literature and his chosen profession of psychiatry, Kramer makes a compelling argument that depression has been romanticized throughout modern culture and shouldn't be. "
— Matthew, 10/5/2013 -
" Another counseling course book. He makes a decent argument against the overuse of medication for depression and how many people often do not continue therapy with the medication, which should go hand in hand. A good read for anyone battling depression. "
— Erin, 3/17/2013 -
" both affirming and depressing "
— Sarah, 9/10/2012 -
" How depressing!....and annoyingly compelling, I wanted to leave the topic behind but keept being drawn back in with more questions. "
— Malbadeen, 6/29/2012 -
" Good book for any one interested in depression, gives a different insight but longer than it should and I found it for unknown reason a bit Narcissistic. "
— Saleem, 12/13/2011 -
" Meh. Not much I didn't already know, and not a super engaging read. "
— Kristina, 2/3/2011 -
" Best book I've read on the subject. "
— Bryan, 3/1/2010 -
" Can a book that crushes you with the weight of recognition also be liberating? I sure hope so. "
— trickgnosis, 2/11/2010 -
" Good book for any one interested in depression, gives a different insight but longer than it should and I found it for unknown reason a bit Narcissistic. "
— Saleem, 12/6/2009 -
" Kinda dry writing but the research is interesting. "
— Joselynn, 6/28/2009 -
" Kramer makes the case for depression as a purely biological illness, driven by nature rather than nurture. He also argues against the time-honored practice of romanticizing depression, tying it to the arts and to creativity. It's an interesting book, although a bit longer than it needs to be. "
— Felicia, 9/14/2008
About Peter D. Kramer
Peter D. Kramer is a clinical professor of psychiatry and human behavior at Brown University. He often criticizes society for romanticizing depression in the same way that tuberculosis was once romanticized. He is the author of Should You Leave? and the international bestseller Listening to Prozac. He lives and practices in Providence, Rhode Island.