Publisher's Description:
'FAST TRAIN APPROACHING…' is a novella length autobiographical story of breakdown and survival. The text is interspersed with poems which represent a form of compressed experience and a thread of continuity throughout the book. 'FAST TRAIN APPROACHING…' is a frank and open account spanning the decade from Steve’s first breakdown in 1997 (when he was diagnosed with bipolar affective disorder) to the present day. This is a confessional book, in many places raw, honest, and in parts shocking. It traces the circumstances and thoughts that contributed towards Steve’s breakdown, through illness, losing touch with reality, to returning to whatever normality is. This book challenges common perceptions of mental illness and demonstrates how very real the experience of delusions can be.
Reviews:
"It is written with frightening honesty, and in some parts it may offend the reader but throughout it all Steve's great honesty and frankness stand out." Your Voice
"Steve is a man who lives life vividly, creatively, courageously. Someone who uses every experience; inspiring, painful, loving and terrifying, to deepen his understanding and illuminate his spiritual journey. This is a deeply moving book, it is a revelation and a wake up call. Read and be inspired!" Liz Arum, MIND trustee
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