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1) A common struggle: a personal journey through the past and future of mental illness and addiction
Author
Language
English
Description
On May 5, 2006, the New York Times ran two stories, 'Patrick Kennedy Crashes Car into Capitol Barrier' and then, several hours later, 'Patrick Kennedy Says He'll Seek Help for Addiction.' It was the first time that the popular Rhode Island congressman had publicly disclosed his addiction to prescription painkillers, the true extent of his struggle with bipolar disorder, and his plan to immediately seek treatment. That could have been the end of his...
Publisher
New York, NY
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
A doctor named Kevin Vigilante takes on the Kennedys in his first race for public office. He challenges Ted Kennedy's youngest son, Patrick, and gets the political education of a lifetime. Dedicated to running a clean fight, Vigilante soon finds himself in the midst of a mud slinging contest. With negative ads about Vigilante filling the airwaves, and John F. Kennedy, Jr. signing autographs outside polling stations, Vigilante realizes he has no chance...
Author
Publisher
Books on Tape
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Patrick J. Kennedy, the former congressman and youngest child of Senator Ted Kennedy, details his personal and political battle with mental illness and addiction, exploring mental health care's history in the country alongside his and every family's private struggles.
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