But despite all that, he has depression which he cannot control. He has gone to great lengths to explore and try to understand his depression. In a contribution at the end of the book, his wife Fiona describes his determination over years to get well without professional help. Both books offer insight to readers about the complexity of depression and how the two authors have found differing ways to deal with it. These books are not meant to be instruction manuals or a substitute for professional help, but they may give hope for those with the condition, and their nearest and dearest.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 25, 2020 23:15 UTC