A very helpful book that gives insight into 'blue genes' in a very easy to read and understandable way. I'm sure this book would be an asset on any person's bookshelf.

A good, short, easy read about mental illness and methods of treating it. I especially liked the inclusion of an entire chapter on low seratonin and how it affects your emotions. This is the first book I've read that specifically address low seratonin as a life long and genetically linked condition. Loved having a Christian outlook as well, if you suffer with mental illness or know someone who does, you need God!

My old college buddy Todd Clements wrote this one. He's a big-time psychiatrist now. I actually got a lot out of this book. Todd put the cookies on the bottom shelf for us uninformed laymen. His main message is that psychological problems such as depression and bipolar disorder are physiological in nature and can be treated with medicine. That's a great, life-giving message that effectively removes the unfair stigma attached to such disorders. Great book.

Interesting subtitle; sounds like a how-to book. No one seemed to "break free" of the family curse of depression. It seemed to me that the secrecy surrounding the suicides and the abandonment the boys suffered when their mother killed herself could have been a reason for the "bad moods" of her two sons.

Not as helpful as I thought it might have been. While acknowledging that depression in its various forms caused by a chemical imbalance and can be corrected with medication, the book overemphasizes the effectiveness of the author's clinics. The treatment seems to be attend my clinics, take yours meds and pray.

There was some interesting information, but 1/5 of the book seemed to be "my clinic is so great" and 1/5 was Christian proselytizing. Given that I was able to gloss over 40% of the book, it was a fairly quick read.

Contains suggestions of medication regimes used for various depressive disorders at the Minirth Mieir Clinic. Although it only devotes a small section to each disorder, the information, I'd suggest is very useful.

Interesting.

This book helped to change my perspective on depression and mental health.

One of the most insightful books I have read! It was an easy read that explained a lot of different facets of mental illness. Definitely recommend this book.

Skipped through some relevant parts for myself very insightful. Though, a warning to others, it has personal stories in there which might be triggering to some.

Love the book! Love the Author! I am so grateful to my friend Tammy who suggested it to me. It changed my life.