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Darkness Visible

William Styron

199084 pagesabout 1–2 hours
1990
first published
  • 1990Random House · 84 pages · ENGISBN 9780394588889
  • 1991Jonathan Cape · 84 pages · ENGISBN 9780224030458
  • 1992Vintage Books · 84 pages · ENGISBN 9780679736394
  • 2001Vintage · 108 pagesISBN 9780099285571
  • 2007Modern Library · 84 pages · ENGISBN 9780679643524
  • 1993Random House Value Publishing · ENGISBN 9780517106754
  • 1994Random House Value Publishing · ENGISBN 9780517117439
  • 1990Random House Audio · ENGISBN 9780679400950

In the summer of **1985**, severe depression left **William Styron** hopeless and suicidal. His memoir centers on his hospitalization and subsequent road to recovery. **Styron**’s message reminds us that ***as bleak as it may seem, there’s always a light at the end of the tunnel.*** Regardless of your experience, **Styron** will stir up strong emotions. Darkness Visible provides deep insight into what it’s like to live with depression—insight that will resonate with survivors and help those who aren’t afflicted develop a greater understanding of the pain that depression sufferers are going through. **Styron**’s utter candor makes this book truly impactful.

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