A compelling narrative by a mother who lives with the turmoil of having a child with Bipolar 1- and the wide range of emotions that consume her as this illness takes over. Levinson opens her heart to describe how one feels when this illness engulfs their lives. I just want my Daughter back gives us a whole new perspective on Mental Illnesses. Families suffering through the effects of mental illness quickly find themselves identifying with the writer's experiences, as they discover ways they, too, can come to terms with Bipolar 1. *************************************************** I couldn't put this book down It's a heart-wrenching story but one that gives hope through the many examples of how the author persevered and never gave up trying to hold her family together. If there is Bipolar 1 disorder in your family, you have to get this book --Jon Goodspeed, Editorial Director, North Atlantic Books ----