Softcover

ISBN 10: 0007232802 ISBN 13: 9780007232802

Publisher: Harper Perennial, 2006

Part memoir - drawing on her own experiences as a depressive - and part guide or companion, this title tackles the subject of depression, in a way that is deeply informative yet full of hope and cheer.

About the Author:

Gwyneth Lewis is an award-winning poet whose work has drawn widespread acclaim. Her previous book, `Zero Gravity', which followed the journey of her cousin to repair the Hubble Space telescope, used the science of space to describe a voyage, a death and coming to terms with lost love, was shortlisted for the Forward Prize. She is married and lives in Cardiff.

Review:

`Brave, affecting and uplifting.' The Times`While many books about depression bring one down with their tales of dark mood states, and others bring one down with artificial and unconvincing messages of hope, Gwyneth Lewis's "Sunbathing in the Rain" is both witty and wise: a profound musing on the problem of depression that is deeply informed yet full of hope and cheer.' Andrew Solomon, author of the award-winning `The Noonday Demon'`"Sunbathing in the Rain" is undoubtedly the best book I have ever read about one person's experience of depression.' Dorothy Rowe, author of `Breaking the Bonds'`I started reading the book on a rainy afternoon and read it right through without stopping to late evening. I was seized by its rhythm of discovery, its humour, courage and sharp-eyed insight. Gwyneth truly draws on literature, bringing to bear writers from everywhere and every time as part of present experience. She gives you confidence in poetry. And she is wonderfully down-to-earth in her advice.' Dame Professor Gillian Beer, President of Clare Hall, Cambridge University'Genuinely life-changing...It should be available free on the NHS.' The Guardian