A Common Struggle

A Personal Journey Through the Past and Future of Mental Illness and Addiction

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Author:

Kennedy, Patrick J.
Fried, Stephen

ISBN:

978-0-399-17332-5

Publication Date:

Oct 2015

Publisher:

Penguin Publishing Group

Imprint:

Blue Rider Press

Book Format:

Hardback

List Price:

USD $28.95

Book Description:

Patrick J. Kennedy, the former congressman and youngest child of Senator Ted Kennedy, opens up about his personal and political battle with mental illness and addiction for the first time. This candid memoir focuses on the years from his 'coming out' about suffering from bipolar disorder and addiction to the present day, and examines his journey toward recovery while reflecting on America's treatment of mental health.

Book Details

Pages:	426
Detailed Subjects:	Biography & Autobiography / Political Psychology / Psychopathology / Bipolar Disorder Psychology / Psychopathology / Addiction Health & Fitness / Health Care Issues Psychology / Psychopathology / General
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):	6 x 9 x 1.31 Inches
Book Weight:	1.584 Pounds

Author Biography

Kennedy, Patrick J. (Author)

Patrick J. Kennedy, son of Senator Edward "Ted" Kennedy, spent 16 years representing Rhode Island as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. While in office, he fought a national battle to end medical and societal discrimination against mental illnesses. He decided to leave Congress to focus on advocating for brain diseases. He founded the Kennedy Forum and co-founded One Mind for Research. His first book written with Stephen Fried, A Common Struggle: A Personal Journey Through the Past and Future of Mental Illness and Addiction, was published in 2015.

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