Living with a Black Dog: His Name Is Depression

About this book

One in four women and one in six men will suffer from depression at least once in their life. Few are immune. It was the greatly admired Winston Churchill a depression sufferer for much of his life who nicknamed this human condition "Black Dog." Living with a Black Dog is perhaps the most useful book ever created about depression. In simple text and strongly supportive illustrations this slim volume examines explains and demystifies one of the most widespread and debilitating problems afflicting modern society. Whether youve struggled with your own Black Dog for years wondered why youre feeling sort of "ruff" lately or known someone shadowed by a dark canine Living with a Black Dog is for you. Artist and writer Matthew Johnstone a depression sufferer himself delivers a moving and uplifting insight into life with this unsavory companion. Even better the book shows the strength and support to be found within and around us to tame this shaggy beast and ultimately bring it to heel. Johnstones book doesnt pretend to have all the answers. It doesnt resort to simple "dog tricks" for dealing with depression. But Living with a Black Dog does deliver understanding hope and the assurance that Black Dog days are not forever.