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Darkness Visible

A Memoir of Madness
Summary:

The book is a personal account of the author's struggle with severe depression, detailing the onset of his illness and the overwhelming despair he experienced. It provides insight into the nature of the disease and the journey towards recovery, including his hospitalization and reflections on the societal misunderstandings of depression.

Key points:

1. Depression's Severity: Styron stresses depression as a serious illness, not a mood swing, and shares his own struggle.

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