Comments on: A Can of Madness

By: Lesley kirk

Lesley kirk — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 23:52:16 +0000

A very well written, hard hitting and heart-wrenching piece of writing, some of which I could relate too as an outsider and partner, having played my own part as Sonia. It is intensly moving and a must for anyone trying to come to terms with manic depression or anyone supporting a loved one. This is by far one of the most direct approaches to the subject.

By: Stephanie sorrell

Stephanie sorrell — Tue, 24 May 2011 15:43:25 +0000

I was pulled in from the first page and felt myself on a non stop journey.
This is really The Heroe’s Journey as defined by Joseph Campbell. Jason underwent an initiation, a huge trial through his illness, and returned changed/transformed. The usual directive when getting better, is to cut off and not learn or utilise the experience. Jason went that final step and brought his insights back to the tribe for their healing.

By: Anorexia Recovery

Anorexia Recovery — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 12:01:10 +0000

Absolutely superb. I loved this book and engaged with all the characters well. By the end, I wanted to know everything and couldn’t wait to read the next one and buy the music.

By: Stephen Habel

Stephen Habel — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 10:11:44 +0000

This book was so good that I have to read it again, perhaps multiple times. Never in my life did I empathize so much with someone that I never met in person. It is an in depth look at a young man’s bipolarity and how much confusion and pain it causes. I rarely cry, but it moved me to tears. It not only is a great read, but a neccesary tool for understanding that as a bipolar sufferer I am not alone. Brilliantly written with detailed description and uncompromising honesty. A true literary masterpiece.

By: sallie keen

sallie keen — Sun, 06 May 2007 14:57:59 +0000

Yesterday my neighbour passed a copy of A Can of Madness over the fence to me. I read it in one sitting. All I can say is how inspirational it is. While I have no mental health probs myself I am an aspiring writer, studying for a degree in psychology and have my own personal issues with alcohol. Brilliant book; I’d recommend it to anyone no matter where they’re coming from.

By: Bradley Hirst

Bradley Hirst — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 13:39:42 +0000

What a read, I never knew it was so hard having the illness but to write an interesting and eye-opening book like this takes talent and patience. Go on Jason.

By: Emma Leadbetter

Emma Leadbetter — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 13:38:15 +0000

A Can Of Madness is insightful and helpful to those who do or do not suffer/know someone with Manic Depression. It explores the situation in-depth and gives excellent views and advice on dealing with this intense illness. As a sufferer of manic depression I found this memoir helpful and helped me to set small targets for each day to carry on. This book shows that even with an illness like Manic Depression people can still make it in society – even though it is an ongoing situation. Hopefully this book will go on to open many peoples eyes about sufferers of Manic Depression – it certainly helped me….

By: Angela Sweeney

Angela Sweeney — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 13:36:06 +0000

A Can of Madness is striking for its brave, honest and often shocking account of one man’s experiences of mania, depression and life in general. The passages where Jason describes the manic states take you with him with their pace and power. At these times the book is at its most vivid, real and alive. I believe I now have a level of understanding of mania that I wouldn’t have had without reading the book.

By: John Calder - Author of 18 Nobel Priz

John Calder - Author of 18 Nobel Priz — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 13:33:06 +0000

Jason Pegler’s A Can Of Madness is a moving and intelligent approach to a subject that is so little understood and too often ignored. It deserves to be widely read and its contents debated. Certainly the publication now makes this possible.

By: Kirsty Morrison

Kirsty Morrison — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 13:31:09 +0000

My friend who is in hospital at the moment has just finished reading A Can of Madness (he is bipolar, although the diagnosis changes to schizophrenic sometimes). He has just called me to say it has changed his life & taught him not to feel so ashamed. Its a great step forward for him to say that, so thanks.