Darkness Visible by William Styron
"Darkness Visible" is a memoir that explores the author's personal struggle with depression. It provides an intimate account of his descent into a severe and debilitating state of depression, his contemplation of suicide, and eventual recovery. The book offers a candid and insightful perspective on the nature of depression, its impact on the individual, and the process of healing and recovery, shedding light on a topic often shrouded in stigma and misunderstanding.
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This book is on the following lists:
- 55th on The Modern Library | 100 Best Nonfiction (The Modern Library)