The Art of Insanity, Christine Webb
The Art of Insanity, Christine Webb
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The Art of Insanity

Author: Christine Webb

Narrator: Jorjeana Marie

Unabridged: 9 hr 16 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/25/2022

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

High schooler Natalie Cordova has just been diagnosed with Bipolar disorder. Her mom insists she keep it secret.

Putting up a front and hiding her mental illness from her classmates is going to be the hardest thing high schooler Natalie Cordova has ever done. It’s her senior year, and she’s just been selected to present her artwork at a prestigious show. With the stress of performing on her shoulders, it doesn’t help when Natalie notices a boy who makes her heart leap. And then there’s fellow student Ella, who confronts Natalie about her summer car “accident” and pressures her into caring for the world’s ugliest dog. Now Natalie finds herself juggling all kinds of feels and responsibilities. Surely her newly prescribed medication is to blame for the funk she finds herself in. But as Natalie’s plan to self-treat unravels, so does the perfect façade she’s been painting for everyone else.
 
Written from experience, this heartfelt and candid contemporary YA novel explores the stigma surrounding mental illness and offers an uplifting narrative of resilience.

*Includes a downloadable PDF of helpful resources from the book, for if you or someone you know is in crisis

About The Author

Christine Webb enjoys writing about teenagers and the struggles they face. When she’s not writing, she enjoys teaching middle school, hanging out with her zoo (three goofy dogs, an evil cat, twenty nameless pigeons, and a friendly rat), or traveling with her husband. She also loves studying British history and laments the fact that she will never be Queen. Follow her on Twitter @cwebbwrites. 


Reviews

Goodreads review by Boo on July 14, 2022

This incredible own voices novel about the struggles of growing up with a mental illness was heartbreaking in places. Having also grown up with bipolar disorder and having had it take over my teenage years, I found Natalie’s story highly relatable. I enjoyed the discussion of medication and the stig......more

Goodreads review by Literary on October 30, 2022

A brave and beautiful novel about Natalie, a teen just diagnosed with bipolar disorder. The author also has the illness, so there is a sense of profound authenticity to the writing. Should be in every school library as it destigmatizes mental illness and gives hope to sufferers. Thanks to Christine......more

Goodreads review by Bella on November 08, 2022

Definitely one of my top reads of this month, so far. The Art of Insanity is so well-written, the characters are so amazing and the storyline is so well-structured. Nothing felt too forced onto the story and it all really just flowed so easily. I mean, wow. I fell in love with Natalie the moment I sta......more

Goodreads review by Rebecca on July 21, 2022

Thank you to NetGalley and Peachtree Teen for an advanced electronic copy of this book in exchange for an honest review! Natalie has two secrets, and her mom can't seem to agree with her on which is bigger: the real reason behind the car accident this summer, or her recent bipolar disorder diagnosis......more

Goodreads review by Arianna 🫶 on April 03, 2023

I really hate giving low ratings to books about mental health or mental illness. It physically hurts me. But I’m working on giving ratings based on my personal enjoyment and criticism (or lack of). I truly appreciate the awareness this book brings, and in no way do I wish to disparage that. My main......more