This book is a memoir, inspirational book, and self-help book all in one. Laurie started her struggle with depression when she was thirty five years old and the most difficult of times lasted about 20 years. She wrote, "As time went on, I found out that depression was a callous illness that had no idea that I had other plans for my life." During the course of her treatment, she experienced many hospitalizations, many medication trials, over four-hundred electro-convulsive treatments and two neuro-surgical surgeries.Her candid, moving story will give hope to people suffering from depression and to their families and friends.This book contains a wealth of information on: Symptoms of depression: Advice on accepting a medical illness diagnosis; Numerous treatment options; Tips for overcoming negative thoughts: Tools and skills used in recovery and numerous other topics. She ends her book by saying, "If I could have one wish today, it would be that all people could have access to the mental health care they need when they need it. I am very lucky to have received the help I did. It seemed that many people never stopped believing I could get healthy again. I hope that I can be that person for someone else."