Bipolar by Koehler - by John Koehler (Paperback)

About the Book

Bipolar by Koehler is about a man who never gave up. John Koehler was humbled by seasonal depression and bipolar syndrome. The story elaborates John's frustration as well as his tenacity for solving his own equation. For those that suffer like John, this book offers guidance and wisdom so that you too can live life large and in control.

Book Synopsis

Bipolar by Koehler is about a man who never gave up. John Koehler is a uniquely gifted man who was humbled at the age of thirty by seasonal depression and bipolar syndrome. The story elaborates John's frustration as well as his tenacity for solving his own equation. How he relied on his wife and friends, his doctors, medication and his God to help him deal with the issues and fears in his life. For those that suffer like John, this book offers guidance and wisdom so that you too can live life large and in control.

Dear Lord is a great letter writing campaign that John has with God. Taking the cue of David's complete and utter honesty in the Psalms, Koehler pours out his heart when he is flying with the angels and when he is in the desert, cut off and fighting off the demons.

The Road to Capernaum is John's answered prayer. It tells how John got caught up with kids with disabilities in a ministry called Young Life Capernaum. And how he used the gift of his own disability to connect with special people and teach them that they belong to God as much as anyone else.

From the Back Cover

"Koehler decided to write "Bipolar" to help other people going through a similar experience or who have a family member with the illness...it is an open door into Koehler's life...he addresses his
audience directly and, at times, with a witty and humorous tone
despite the seriousness of the subject."
The Virginian-Pilot

"Koehler's emphasis on the value of medical treatment and faith provides an added note of optimism for those who promote a
convergence of faith and science in the successful treatment of
mental illness."
Thomasine Cubine, MSW, LCSW,
Consultant in Mental Health Consumer and Family Affairs and Co-Author of the MESA Family Curriculum

"I keep my depression totally secret from everybody...I have
been depressed, withdrawn and hurting and John's book gave me an invitation to hope."
Susan

Review Quotes

"Koehler decided to write "Bipolar" to help other people going through a similar experience or who have a family member with the illness...it is an open door into Koehler's life...he addresses his audience directly and, at times, with a witty and humorous tone despite the seriousness of the subject." The Virginian-Pilot "Koehler's emphasis on the value of medical treatment and faith provides an added note of optimism for those who promote a convergence of faith and science in the successful treatment of mental illness." Thomasine Cubine, MSW, LCSW, Consultant in Mental Health Consumer and Family Affairs and Co-Author of the MESA Family Curriculum "I keep my depression totally secret from everybody...I have been depressed, withdrawn and hurting and John's book gave me an invitation to hope." Susan

About the Author

John Koehler is the author of five books, is an award-winning designer and a publisher. He is perhaps best known for winning the 1991 Boomerang World Championship in Perth, Australia. Living with bipolar syndrome and his work as director of a ministry for kids with special needs gave him much of the inspiration and knowledge he needed to write this and other books. John lives and works in Virginia Beach, Virginia.