"Rock Steady is a heartfelt guide to staying calm and centered in moments of emotional crisis. What sets Ellen Forney’s book Marbles apart, however, is that, as an acclaimed cartoonist, she tells her story in graphic novel form (or really, graphic autobiography, but that term hasn’t really caught on yet). Forney addresses readers with the tone of a caring friend, and her approach will likely make her fans eager for more grounding advice." Because bipolar disorder is so common among artists, it’s a frequent subject for autobiographical accounts of mental illness. "Rock Steady is truly a must-read for anyone who struggles with a mental disorder or someone who finds comfort in daily structure. This guide is mental health literacy at its best, making it a must-read for those with mood disorders and their loved ones, health professionals, and anyone looking to gain a greater understanding of an often misunderstood but common condition." "Rock Steady is a balanced, uncluttered resource, infused with empathy, humor, and encouragement. Forney, who's lived through all this, explains it with the patience of a wise older sister." "A broadly accessible work, Rock Steady advances understanding and acceptance of mood disorders and does as much as can be done to defang a terrifying beast. … This nuts-and-bolts coping book manages to transcend its category and become something even non-depressed readers will enjoy." - NPR Books Her art is full of love, too her rich, swooping line seems to cradle the reader's eye. "Forney's writing is unpretentious, occasionally goofy and manifestly replete with love for her fellow humans.
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