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Bipolar Disease: A Thief that Steals One Man's DreamsDay relives her son s battle with mental illness in her new bookBipolar is the thief that struck author Patricia Temple Day's family, stealing her son's hopes and eventually his life. Moved by her loss and inspired to help others find peace and joy amidst their personal storm, she pens a story of grief and healing in When the Thief Strikes.In this book, the author looks back on the life of her son, David Day, as he wrestles with severe bipolar disease. Young, handsome, and full of life, David's life was in place he has launched a successful computer career and is about to marry his college sweetheart. Before he can make the most important commitment of his life, however, a thief strikes, stealing his dreams.Despite his fall, David regains control over his disease, enters law school, earns his degree and passes the Bar. Even when the Board of Law Examiners decides his illness makes him unfit for the challenging public law career he chose, his strong spirit helps him to courageously challenge their decision. His family believes that his hard work has earned him some good luck, some happiness. He has found a medication he can tolerate and has been hospitalfree for three years. As they begin to relax, bipolar strikes again, fatally this time.In the aftermath of his son's death, Day has to decide: Did the thief win? When the Thief Strikes allows readers to follow this compelling truelife journey, and learn important information about bipolar, a disease which affects 5.7 million Americans. Day helps anyone learn to cope with mental illness of a loved one, and how to move forward when, in the midst of grief and loss, God seems unavailable and uncaring.REVIEWSI have been touched, moved, and impressed by this book. Where is the collected wisdom of the ages, the motherwisdom that touches us with honesty and hope? It is in this book. Bruce Benson, Pastor, St. Olaf CollegeA wonderful piece of precious words that so perfectly describe the processof grieving. We all need to know the price of mental illness. The author and her family have done a real service to others by speaking the truth. Thisdiscussion needs to continue the rest of our lives. Richard J. Obershaw, LICSW, Founder and Director of Grief Center, Burnsville, MN and Author of Cry Until You LaughA beautiful telling of a sad but redemptive story of pain and loss. Gives you the opportunity to walk in the ""skin"" of someone who has loved and lived through the pain of mental illness in their family. Sally Dyck, Resident Bishop of Minnesota, The United Methodist ChurchDavid would have been a wonderful person to know. He had a good heart,and I shall remember his story and try to keep his spirit alive within me.Jeannine Fraley, Spiritual Director/Faith Community NurseMy ministry, particularly with those suffering from bipolar disorder and other mental illnesses, will be enhanced by what Pat Day has written here. Rev. Denny Dempsey, Catholic Church of St. Dominic, Northfield, MNVivid, so vivid. Will awaken a sense of God's presencein the midst of your own personal pain. Cheryl Horn, Christ United Methodist Church, Cannon Falls, MNThe writing is articulate, but also highly personal Pat lets the reader see her weep and feel the darkness. By sharing her journey, Pat seeksto educate those willing to confront subjects that remain socially taboo. Paul R. Adams, PhD, LP, Clinical Psychologist and Certified Spiritual DirectorAn awesome book!!! Hard to put down. Doctors can gain insights on mental illness not found in textbooks. Cheryl