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A common struggle is a wise and compassionate book about the fight for funding and parity for people with substance abuse and mental illness and a highly personal account of mr. About a common struggle in this new york times bestseller patrick j. On may 5, 2006, the new york times ran two stories. Patrick kennedy was born in brighton, massachusetts. House of representatives and the nations leading political voice on mental illness, addiction, and other brain.
Kennedy for a discussion of his book a common struggle. During his 16year career representing rhode island in congress, he fought a national battle to end medical and societal discrimination. Kennedy, the former congressman and youngest child of senator ted kennedy. Focusing on the years from his coming out about suffering from bipolar disorder and addiction to the present day, the book examines kennedys journey toward recovery and reflects on americans propensity to treat mental illnesses as family secrets. Kennedy, 9780399173325, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Focusing on the years from his coming out about suffering from bipolar disorder and addiction to the present day, the book examines kennedy s journey toward recovery. 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 cares. Patrick kennedy hopes book draws more attention to mental.
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