by D'Philip Chalmers (Author)
His second novel, d'Philip explores his 40+ year struggle with BiPolar Disorder. By keeping the reader stimulated with useful, factual information about this mental illness, Chalmers shares his very personal journey in a creative, unique blend of personal memoirs and a hybrid style of "novel-esque" storytelling to create an entertaining, unique "BiPolar experience" for the reader. Not only for those afflicted by BiPolar Disorder or their loved ones, this is a story of redemption and hope everyone will understand. Exploring his own family roots, his lifelong adoration with John Lennon and The Beatles, his career in the entertainment industry, and years of following The Grateful Dead on tour, d'Philip weaves together the madness of this confusing affliction while equally entertaining with true story adventure in the harmonious web of life in "My BiPolar Reality; How Life Goes On..."
Author Biography
Born December 7, 1961 in Chicago, d'Philip Chalmers is an activist/artist with an extensive history in the "counter-culture" arts and music scene, notably with "The Split/Apple Creative Co-Op" in Chicago during the 90s & his first novel "SCHLEP" in 2010. Chalmers has worked in audio, video, film, television, radio and live productions since the early 1980s, won a Golden Webby in 2002 and has penned three screenplays. Currently residing with his family in The San Joaquin Valley of California, he's an advocate for mental wellness issues, love to Phish, a die-hard Cubs fan and enjoys a good deep dish pizza!
Number of Pages: 390
Dimensions: 0.8 x 9 x 6 IN
Publication Date: August 26, 2014
