Black Dog Daze: Public Life, Private DemonsIn this frank and honest account, Andrew Robb describes his unspoken fear that what he passed off as "not being good in the mornings" was something darker: a black dog whose daily visit lasted longer as the years passed. Worried about stigmas and letting people down, he avoided confronting the problem foræfour decades, the adrenaline of high-pressure and high-profile jobs offering the ideal antidote. Ultimately,æachieving hisægoals meant having to face up to this very private demon. This autobiography details the challenges of managing depression, political ambition, and life in the Liberal Party. RobbÍs devotion to the Liberal cause gave him the impetus to tackle his condition. Little did he know that it would also allow for greater freedom, opportunity, and meaning in his life. |
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Användarrecension - seekingflight - LibraryThingInteresting memoir written by an Australian politician who announced in 2009 that he was experiencing depression and was stepping down from the front benches while seeking treatment. A brave book, and ... Läs hela recensionen
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The Problem | 1 |
A Plans the Thing | 7 |
Going Public | 14 |
Getting a Balance | 26 |
When Mornings were Bright | 31 |
Upheaval | 44 |
Dookie | 55 |
Inhaling without Smoking | 61 |
Life with the Packers and others | 119 |
Yes Minister | 133 |
Howards End | 142 |
A New Era | 154 |
An Act of Treachery | 161 |
Getting Better | 170 |
Where to Find Help for Mood Disorders | 176 |
Acknowledgements | 178 |