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About Mania
Product Description A Memoir: A woman's journey from mental illness to federal prison. What shames us, what we most fear to tell, does not set us apart from others; it binds us together if only we can take the risk to speak it. Starhawk Follow the journey of the author, Janie Renee Cochran, through the onset of depression and mania to an international crime of greed which lands her in a federal women's prison. In her memoir, the author chronicles her struggle with mental illness and the crime which it led to. This is a must-read for anyone who has suffered from a mental disorder or who knows someone who has. It takes the reader from the world of international au pairs to a federal court system in which mental illness is chargeable and punishable as a crime. It's about redemption and how the author finds unlikely friends in that strange world behind bars. Through Janie's memoir, the reader gets a glimpse into what life is truly like in a federal women s prison. The story is well told through the eyes of a typical, middle-class soccer mom who had to leave her three young children and husband behind, and how she tried to put her life back together after her release. Review Janie Cochran's memoir displays a large amount of courage, bravery, and compassion by telling her story and raising awareness of mental health. Mental illness affects the whole family and has too often been stigmatized. In Canada, we are proud to advocate for mental health and continuously work towards ending the stigma around it. I truly appreciate this book and commend Janie for her efforts in educating the public. --Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Canada A poignant yet stirring memoir of one woman s suffering the wounds from her mental illness and the criminal justice system. And her eventual victory. --Award-winning Author, Richard Sand Memoirs are one of my favorite genre's of books, but in my opinion they're often hit or miss because it's no easy task to capture an audience with your life story, much less identify with or inspire them. Someone recommend the book to me believing I would enjoy it because it paints a very clear picture of mental illness as well as it's impact on families on a generational level. I expected to like it. I didn't expect to love it, but I definitely did. Cochran was born to tell stories, that much is clear in her writing, she was also born to inspire and give hope. I laughed, I cried, I saw myself in her. I saw a countless many others in her too. She was brave to tell her story and turn some of the darkest moments in her life into something that could make others feel less alone and more supported in seeking help for their mental health needs. I loved the themes of redemption, self awareness and hope. This is a must read! --Micah-Jane Neese About the Author Janie Renee Cochran writes books. She has written Romantic Disclosures and her latest book is titled Mania which chronicles her struggles with mental illness that led her to prison. She has received support for her book Mania from her community and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Janie resides in Maryland, has three grown children and four grandchildren.
