The Artist's Disease
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| Rating | : | 4.31 (989 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B003MW08DW |
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| Number of Pages | : | 297 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-12-30 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Poetry lover said You must read this. This poetry is inspiring, it gives an insightful look into the mind of an word artist and his experience with 'the artist's disease' bipolar disorder. It includes humor, pathos, intensity and passion. It also includes rock n' roll
It has been a poetic journey through the pits and peaks of madness and beyond. A mixture of observations, analysis and love coloured by the visions my illness granted me. DescriptionTHE ARTIST'S DISEASE is my most current anthology. The Artist's Disease will give readers an insight into mental health issues and recovery from an Australian perspective. Damien has entered the chaos and pain of illness and emerged into recovery as a strong, expressive, generous and giving man. When they found out that Damien had bipolar she danced him around the kitchen saying "son, you have the artist's disease'. He names his diverse influences as the Beat Poets, Native American Shamanic writings, Pink Floyd, Steve Vie and Van Gelis just to name a few. His mother was a warm, supportive woman with her own artistic gifts. He credits his recovery and positive outlook to family, his writing, a commitment to wellness and the positive supports of the people around him. Damien has also had a long history of involvement with music, theatre and literature. My writing has for me been more than self analysis. Desp