A memoir encompassing a rich sampling of mythology, natural history, biography, cultural studies, and iconography, this book tells what happens when a psychiatric case manager decides to stop taking antidepressants and get at the essence of melancholia.

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Bibliographic Details

Title

Where the Roots Reach for Water: A Personal & Natural History of Melancholia

Publisher

North Point Press

Publication Date

1999

Language

English

ISBN 10

0865475423

ISBN 13

9780865475427

Binding

Hard Cover

Condition

Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition

Very Good

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Signed by Author

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Synopsis

A writer's journey to psychological healing traces his decision to forgo medication for depression and pursue the roots of melancholia, a journey that leads him finally to a lasting relationship and healing with his family in Appalachia. Tour.

About the Author

Jeffery Smith was born in West Virginia and was raised just across the Ohio River in the Allegheny foothills of Monroe County, Ohio. He now lives with his wife, Lisa Werner, in the Appalachian foothills of Coshocton County, Ohio. This is his first book.

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Ageless Pages has been selling used books online for 20 years. I have over 6500 books listed, mostly non-fiction, in all categories. Ageless Pages was established in 2008. My inventory includes a large selection of Metaphysical, Body/Mind/Spirit, Inspirational, Motivational, Christian Religion, Business, Political Science, Autobiographies, Biographies, History, Health and Fitness, Cookbooks, Psychology and Self-Help Books. I am selling part of my collection at The Awakening, Sedona Small Boutiques, a shop that just opened in May, 2022 in Sedona, Arizona. They specialize in the metaphysical spectrum so my body, mind, spiritual books are featured there. I have a large collection of autographed books, so check my description to see if the book is signed! Enjoy browsing my selection.

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