Trilogy in a Minor Key

Three collections in one volume. Poems by three manic-depressives, whose ages, backgrounds & styles vary widely. Written to help the general public better understand mental illness, provide therapy for those afflicted & increase the insights of their families, friends & mental health professionals. Footnotes give the reader insights to the poems. From the Preface, "The journeys of the three poets largely take place in the dark realm of the depressive/manic-depressive cycle. They hope that revealing their feelings will help others to take heart. There IS life after the crash. There IS hope for those who battle recurring despair. Sometimes it is hard to muster courage to fight on, but we gut it out, seek help from others. The gains always outweigh the losses. As seductive as death appears at times, life IS worth the struggle; it's the only viable option." Retired psychiatrist, Dr. Norris Hansell, comments, "You ask if I can relate to the poems? Like a trip back to the well." And "It is a moving work... It is beautiful." To order write: Trilogy Press, R.R. 1, Box 276, Urbana, IL 61801. Direct mail add 2.50 for 1-4 copies, 3.50 for 6-8, 5.00 for 7-10.Sawyer, Alex is the author of 'Trilogy in a Minor Key' with ISBN 9780963222404 and ISBN 0963222406.