November 28, 2012

Everything Was Magical and Intense

The First Chapter from "Marbles," a Memoir about Bipolar Disorder by Stranger Genius Award Winner Ellen Forney

by Ellen Forney

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Self portrait and back tattoo by kaz

So begins Ellen Forney’s Marbles: Mania, Depression, Michelangelo, and Me, her brand-new and best-selling memoir about bipolar disorder. Forney talks about Marbles on Thurs Nov 29, Elliott Bay Book Company (1521 10th Ave, 624-6600), 7 pm, free.

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I have NEVER wanted to read a true story about bipolar disorder, because there has been so much of it in my family. This illustrated novel sounds fantastic, and I DO want to read it!

Posted by mr pinky on November 28, 2012 at 11:08 AM · Report

Keep on writin' and drawin'. Ellen you are a true gem!

Posted by freesandbags on November 29, 2012 at 7:07 PM · Report

One night a few years back, me and my buddy were walking towards Cafe Racer. We passed a group of people walking past Trading Musician in the opposite direction, laughing and having a great time. We knew some of the folks and said hello. After they went by, he socked me in the arm and said, "Dude, did you see that girl in the middle? That was Ellen Forney!" He said it like you were a rock star. Because you are.

Posted by Spy D on November 30, 2012 at 7:33 AM · Report

glad she is able to do something positive with it. i have a teenage daughter who is bipolar = not fun.

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on November 30, 2012 at 3:40 PM · Report

Wow, that was a nice read...

Posted by Wells on November 30, 2012 at 5:27 PM · Report

Just finished "Marbles"! WOW! Keep on doin' what you're doin'!

Posted by banjodick on December 3, 2012 at 9:51 AM · Report

Ellen was in my Sunday morning yoga class this past week and spoke briefly of her experiences and struggles. What an inspiration.

Posted by scenroot2 on December 3, 2012 at 1:50 PM · Report

Ms. Forney is awesome and I also love Owen at Parlor F! He did my stomach tat, not easy because that area moves around a lot. He is very patient, a fine artist and a cool person.

Posted by donefighting on December 3, 2012 at 6:37 PM · Report