Gods and Kings |
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| Author:
| Whittaker, Paul |
| Series title: | Oberon Modern Plays Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-78682-778-4 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2019 |
| Publisher: | Oberon Books, Limited
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $19.99AUD $18.17 |
Book Description:
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At the age of 23, Paul walks into a psychiatrist's office believing he is either a God, or a King. He leaves with a diagnosis of bi-polar manic depression, and facing a life-changing decision: take the pill and live, or don't take the pill and die. Challenging perceptions of what it is to live with mental illness, Gods & Kings is a bracingly honest and darkly funny real-life tale, expressing what it is to live a life ruled by mental illness. This special...
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At the age of 23, Paul walks into a psychiatrist's office believing he is either a God, or a King. He leaves with a diagnosis of bi-polar manic depression, and facing a life-changing decision: take the pill and live, or don't take the pill and die.
Challenging perceptions of what it is to live with mental illness, Gods & Kings is a bracingly honest and darkly funny real-life tale, expressing what it is to live a life ruled by mental illness.
This special edition also contains a range of materials from the National Centre of Mental Health, covering diagnoses and issues raised in the play.