The Noonday Demon: An Atlas Of Depression Audiobook

" this is fascinating if you have ever wondered about mental illness....some parts are intense and a little dry "

" Required reading for anyone who has a family member with depression or who is the field, even if you believe yourself to be well versed. "

" Much like Don McLean and Roberta Flack, Andrew Solomon was killing me softly with his songs in this book. This in depth history of depression interwoven with the author's accounts of his own suffering is brilliant and worthy of the seal of approval. Reminisicent of the beautiful Acedia and Me. "

" Really helped me understand depression. The symptoms are different from what I expected. I thought being depressed had something to do with sadness. It's more like being unable to function. "

" Beautiful and thorough book on depression. I don't agree with all of the author's conclusions, but I appreciate his breadth and the fact that he doesn't shy away from unanswerable questions or apparent contradictions. "

" One of the best books on depression. Recommended especially for people who live/love somebody who suffers from it. Very easily read, explains what depression really is, how it hurts and how to deal with it. I loved it so much because it wasn't written by some doctor but from a personla point of view, by a person who struggled with depression all his life and knows this monster inside out. "

" A must read for anyone suffering with depression or who has a loved one who is. "

" Anyone who suffers from depression that is chronic should read this book. "

" Brilliant, concise, exhaustive, funny, inspiring account of depression from all angles. "

" Exhausting, exhaustive. Probably already out-of-date, but a valiant effort at memoir linked to a survey of all that is known about depression. "

" This is an important book. It is wonderfully written, well researched, and comprehensive; at times uplifting, at times simply heart wrenching. If you or someone you love suffers from depression, you simply must read this book. "

" Would recommend. Very exhaustive book on an exhausting subject. I looked Andrew Solomon up after hearing him on "The Moth." "

" VERY insightful and humanizing discussion. "

" Loved this book it is so insightful! Great for students studying psychology! "

" Amazing. A book about depression that is in no way depressing. This truly is an atlas. You will find anything you are looking for regarding depression in this book. "

" Heard the author in Dallas years ago. Great book then, great book now. "Depression is grief without context". Wish there was a Kindle version... "

" A great book about depression, historically, medically, pharmacologically, culturally and personally. I find it interesting that the UK version is subtitled "an anatomy of depression" rather than "an atlas". "

" I am only on the second chapter but already it is helping me to understand my illness. I was having a really hard time coping but now I'm starting to understand. "

" Depressing. Don't read when vulnerable. But also illuminating and compassionate. Don't read the part about depression as "rust that corrodes your soul." Not a pleasant or helpful metaphor. "

" A fairly interesting book, especially to those who have been touched by clinical depression. There were parts where I just skimmed ... one does get to not caring about every insight this prolific writer wants to share. The book is definitely a good short course on the subject of Depression. "

" Has been sometime since I read this book. I know I got lots from it, but want to re read it soon "

" If you or anyone you love has ever been depressed, just read it. "

" Solomon has put his heart into this work, bearing his soul and applying his considerable talent at painting an accurate picture and filling it out with true, touching stories. "

" Compelling interesting but after a while I just couldn't read it anymore. "

" Very well written overview, clinical and personal. Read it because so many in my family are mental health workers, then realizing how many are also struggling with this. "