Book Reviews
Newspaper Reviews
“A Promise of Hope” delivers on its promise. It provides a fascinating account of how people with mental illness can recover to lead meaningful and purposeful lives.”
~ Winnipeg Free Press
” In striking, intimate and lyrical passages, Autumn Stringam brings us into her madness, into the world of the psychiatric ward.”
~ The Globe and Mail
“Stringam’s book on her family’s mental illness…is a beautifully written, achingly sad account of a mother’s shattered life and it’s echoes in her wounded children.”
~Calgary Herald
HarperCollins Reader Reviews
“An absolutely riveting and wonderful book about a true story, a true life, A Promise of Hope is one of the best books I’ve read.” ~ Mary (Chomeday, Laval, QC)
“ A Promise of Hope is an incredible familiy’s tale of recovery, courage, faith, and conviction. A Book worth reading, especially if your life has ever been touched by mental illness.”
~ Sarah (Conn, ON)
“I was hooked from the first paragraph. It is a beautiful tale of a woman’s struggle with mental illness and her hope for recovery. A must-read.” ~L. (Regina SK)
“Autumn Stringam’s A Promise of Hope is a page turner, an expose, a story of hope and courage, but mostly a story of love. It is an inside look at the suffering caused by bipolar disorder as well as the suffering caused by government officials, policies, and the powerful medical and pharmaceutical professions. Thank you for fighting for the rights of the mentally ill.”~ Debra (Winnipeg, MB)
“It is fitting that this book is called A Promise of Hope; I am left inspired and confident.” ~ Sonja (Embrun, ON)
“All the chaos of bipolar–the highs, the lows, the delusions, the anger, and the deep depression–are felt in a way that could never be accurately described by anyone who has not lived the story. Read it; you will be glad you did.” ~ Betty (Smithers, BC)
“A Promise of Hope by Autumn Stringam was one of the most mesmerizing autobiographies I have ever read. It was a quick read with a powerful message: there is hope for normalcy without resorting to drugs. A must-read for anyone interested in mental illness, especially bipolar disorder.” ~ Kathy (Aylesford, NS)
“A real page-turner from start to finish. This is a very moving book and one I will reread.” ~ Colleen (Daysland, AB)
“Autumn Stringam is definitely a very brave woman, not only for having overcome the challenges to her health and the obstacles of her legal battle, but also for writing so honestlyabout her experience.” ~Alexandra (Waterloo, ON)
“This is one of the most powerful books I have read in a long, long time. I am so grateful to Autumn for having the strength to write it. I am happy she is a healthy person today.”
~ Gillian (Brampton, ON)
“Autumn Stringam shows herself to be a remarkable woman. She courageously lays a heartbreaking life out before the reader with the faith that she may help those who have endured bipolar disorder.” ~ Laurie (Bracebridge, ON)
“This book was absolutely riveting. I could not put it down. Autumn’s journey was both heartbreaking and inspiring. Whether the supplement works or not, it offers hope that non-traditional approaches can offer help for those without hope. ~ Laura (Grand Valley, ON)
Amazon Reviews
True insights, looking out, from the mind and body of a bipolar sufferer., November 27, 2009
I thought it was a very easy to understand, personal experience of a woman afflicted, and living with someone who was bipolar as well, as the author shares her intimate experiences of living with her mother, as well as inhereting the disease herself. It was very insightful, honest and straightforward. I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in learning more. It was an interesting story, as well as educational. It was hard to put down.
An important read/listen for any person diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder!!, July 11, 2010
I’m listening to this book and have been taken on an emotional rollercoaster description of the world of Bipolar. She is detailed in her writing and truthful to the point of being painful. It is so good to hear that I am not alone and also the affect we have on other people. Insightful and wonderful, I will recommend this book to all I know and love.
As for the negative review above…please, check this out for yourself. No one knows what causes Bipolar and no one has a cure for all. However, people have been cured by the most basic nutritional suppliments and God given wisdom. Happy reading!
True Hope is here, January 5, 2011
This review is from: A Promise of Hope (Paperback)
Before this book can be truly reviewed, you have to had watched a loved one be tormented by a mental illness. Autumn Stingam does an excellent job in showing the horribleness of this disease of the brain. It really touched me when she writes in this book how she would go to sleep with a Bible on her chest praying for God to help her or take her. My son did the same thing. It was unbelievably painful to watch this disease control my son and make him suffer. He was on so many psych drugs that he was either physically sick or a zombie or both, depending on the medication. I felt so helpless until I heard about Truehope. Truehope plus counseling were the ONLY things that gave my son back his life. I knew in general the story of how Truehope was discovered but I wanted to know more and I feel Autumn did a great job in this book describing what lead up to the breakthrough. Truehope is not a scam–I am a real believer after I saw the dramatic change in my son. Truehope is being studied at Mc Gill University in Montreal, University of Alberta and Harvard University. Read this book and find hope.
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