Changing My Mind
A Memoir
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- $11.99
Publisher Description
Canadians fell in love with Pierre Elliott Trudeau’s beautiful and high-spirited bride when he brought her to the world stage as the youngest First Lady in the history of the country.
But the situation wasn’t as rosy as it seemed. Plagued by mood swings and unprepared for public life, Margaret became increasingly isolated at 24 Sussex as her depression alternated with bouts of mania. As her behaviour became more puzzling—even to Margaret herself—she did her best to mother her three young sons and stand by her husband. Finally, she broke down soon after their marriage dissolved.
As time went by, Margaret achieved a fragile stability, remarrying and bearing two more children. But the tragic loss of her son Michel in a skiing accident and the passing of Pierre Trudeau a few years later were too much to bear, and Margaret became severely ill.
After years of struggle to find the right doctors and the right treatment, Margaret has rebuilt her life once again. At sixty-two, she is a vibrant, happy and healthy woman who is an inspiration to us all.
Also included in Changing My Mind are essays by three of Canada’s pre-eminent mental health professionals who explore some of the treatments available to patients today.
Customer Reviews
Margaret trudeau
Ce livre lève le voile sur le comportement de cette femme qui semblait avoir eu tant de chance et semblait si instable et si 'frivole' dans son parcours. Maintenant, je comprends le pourquoi d'un tel parcours et ce livre a su démystifier cette horrible maladie qu'est la bipolarité.
Je ne peux qu'admirer son courage et sa force d'avoir pu affronter ses démons.
Longue vie à Margaret Trudeau!
Wonderful, Hopeful, Real
Margaret Trudeau is an inspiration. I could barely out her book down. She was honest, real, empathetic and down to earth. I would love to see her speak and meet her to have my book signed.
Great book
This is a 5***** book, a must read for sure. Margaret is so real, truthful and her deep knowledge, honesty and personal experience living with bipolar disorder is very admirable. Many blessings to all.