Heavy Light
A Journey Through Madness, Mania and Healing
By Horatio Clare | Publisher: Random House
About the book
'Deeply moving, darkly funny and hugely powerful' Robert Macfarlane
'A brave, lit-up account of going mad and getting better' Jeanette Winterson
After a lifetime of ups and downs, Horatio Clare was committed to hospital under Section 2 of the Mental Health Act. From hypomania in the Alps, to a complete breakdown and a locked ward in Wakefield, this is a gripping account of how the mind loses touch with reality, how we fall apart and how we may heal.
'One of the most brilliant travel writers of our day takes us now to that most challenging country, severe mental illness; and does so with such wit, warmth and humanity' Reverend Richard Coles
Editions of Heavy Light
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781529112641
- EBook
- ISBN 9781473575561
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781473594784
Read an Excerpt
'Deeply moving, darkly funny and hugely powerful' Robert Macfarlane
'A brave, lit-up account of going mad and getting better' Jeanette Winterson
After a lifetime of ups and downs, Horatio Clare was committed to hospital under Section 2 of the Mental Health Act. From hypomania in the Alps, to a complete breakdown and a locked ward in Wakefield, this is a gripping account of how the mind loses touch with reality, how we fall apart and how we may heal.
'One of the most brilliant travel writers of our day takes us now to that most challenging country, severe mental illness; and does so with such wit, warmth and humanity' Reverend Richard Coles
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heavy Light about?
'Deeply moving, darkly funny and hugely powerful' Robert Macfarlane
'A brave, lit-up account of going mad and getting better' Jeanette Winterson
After a lifetime of ups and downs, Horatio Clare was committed to hospital under Section 2 of the Mental Health Act. From hypomania in the Alps, to a complete breakdown and a locked ward in Wakefield, this is a gripping account of how the mind loses touch with reality, how we fall apart and how we may heal.
'One of the most brilliant travel writers of our day takes us now to that most challenging country, severe mental illness; and does so with such wit, warmth and humanity' Reverend Richard Coles
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Heavy Light?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > Memoirs
Where can I read a sample of Heavy Light?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781529112641
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Heavy Light?
Horatio Clare
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Heavy Light is available as paperback(ISBN 9781529112641) and ebook(ISBN 9781473575561) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781473594784)
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