Lisa Genova is well known for her fictional yet accurate accounts of living with illness. In her latest book, she takes on bipolar disorder. Maddy is a young woman who has a breakdown one Thanksgiving, is hospitalized, and thereafter is closely monitored by her mother and older sister. As the book progresses, Maddy leaves hospital and moves in with her sister and the sister's fiancee, hoping to develop a career as a stand-up comic. The world of comedians consists of late nights, drugs, alcohol, and plenty of self-doubt. Yet she persists, despite the lack of support from her family.

Living with bipolar and disorder alongside persuing ones goals and dreams is the focus of this book.. Once again, Genova does a wonderful job.

Thanks to NetGalley for the eARC.