SAN DIEGO, Nov. 2, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- It is a distressing reality that a number of people all over the world -- with ages ranging from seventeen to twenty-two years old, who are supposed to be exploring their world, looking into new opportunities, and enjoying their independence -- are instead suffering with bipolar disorder and other serious psychological illnesses. Thus, author Maggie Reese releases, through Xlibris, Runaway Mind so that people with bipolar disorder and anyone whose loved one is suffering from the same illness could have a very informative and eye-opening read. Sometimes just knowing that someone else has been there, fought the fight, and come out whole on the other side is all one needs to keep trying.

Runaway Mind relates the story of author Maggie Reese, detailing her journey with bipolar disorder. In this memoir, she reveals her battle with the illness during her young life. She shares her harrowing struggle with the illness through her own words along with the words of other women close to her -- her mom, sister, best friend, and mother-in-law. Reese offers readers her personal experience with this disorder and how she and her family dealt with it -- from symptoms to causes, to treatment and recovery.

The author's race with bipolar disorder will serve as inspiration to others who are enduring the same malady. Through Runaway Mind, she sends out a message of faith, provides strength, and encourages positive outlook in order to survive the illness and to further enjoy life to the fullest. For more information on this book, log on to www.Xlibris.com.

                   Runaway Mind * by Maggie Reese
                 My Own Race with Bipolar Disorder
                Publication Date: October 29, 2009
      Trade Paperback; $19.99; 171 pages; 978-1-4415-8690-2
      Trade Hardback; $29.99; 171 pages; 978-1-4415-8691-9

To request a complimentary paperback review copy, contact the publisher at (888) 795-4274 x. 7479. Tear sheets may be sent by regular or electronic mail to Marketing Services. To purchase copies of the book for resale, please fax Xlibris at (610) 915-0294 or call (888) 795-4274 x. 7876.

For more information, contact Xlibris at (888) 795-4274 or on the web at www.Xlibris.com.

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