The Art of Insanity
High schooler Natalie Cordova has just been diagnosed with Bipolar disorder. Her mom insists she keep it secret.
Putting up a front and hiding her mental illness from her classmates is going to be the hardest thing high schooler Natalie Cordova has ever done. It’s her senior year, and she’s just been selected to present her artwork at a prestigious show. With the stress of performing on her shoulders, it doesn’t help when Natalie notices a boy who makes her heart leap. And then there’s fellow student Ella, who confronts Natalie about her summer car “accident” and pressures her into caring for the world’s ugliest dog. Now Natalie finds herself juggling all kinds of feels and responsibilities. Surely her newly prescribed medication is to blame for the funk she finds herself in. But as Natalie’s plan to self-treat unravels, so does the perfect façade she’s been painting for everyone else.
Written from experience, this heartfelt and candid contemporary YA novel explores the stigma surrounding mental illness and offers an uplifting narrative of resilience.
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 352
Book Binding: Hardcover
Year of Publication: 2022
Publisher: Peachtree Teen
Language: en
ISBN: 9781682634578
Creator Bio
Christine Webb is a passionate writer and mental health advocate. She holds a degree in psychology and has spent years working in the field of mental health. Through her personal experiences and professional knowledge, she has developed a deep understanding of the struggles and complexities of living with mental illness. Her writing is a reflection of her desire to break the stigma surrounding mental health and provide a voice for those who feel silenced. The Art of Insanity is her debut book, and she hopes that it will inspire and educate readers about the realities of mental illness.
