"Most of the mothers I know will see themselves reflected in these wise pages, and will find long-overdue comfort here."
—Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love
"Bad Mother is blunt, wry, prescriptive and pleasurable."
—Meg Wolitzer, author of The Ten-Year Nap
"I relished her graceful language, self-mocking humor, her clear, if sometimes painful, insight. And I admire her—deeply—for the bracing honesty that redeems it all."
—Peggy Orenstein, author of Waiting for Daisy
Hot Temper or Mixed State?
As someone with bipolar disorder I know what it means to lose control of your temper. McCain's outbursts, his red-face rage, his uncontrolled fury, remind me of me when I'm in a mixed state, that dangerous period when you are in a low mood but with very high energy. I can't imagine someone with so little control given any kind of authority. Scares me to death. Barack's equanimity, his unflappability, is one of his most important characteristics. As McCain said in the last debate, we need someone with a steady hand to lead this country in this time of crisis.
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