Bipolar Bear and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Health Insurance: A Fable for Grownups

The system isn't broken, it was designed this way. This witty and colorful tale follows the comical exploits of Theodore, a loveable and relatable bear, as he copes with bipolar disorder, navigates the inequities of capitalist society, finds a commune, and becomes an activist, all the while accompanied by a memorable cast of characters.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 01 November 2022
Publisher: Pennsylvania State University Press

Theodore, a bear with bipolar disorder, experiences wild mood swings. When he's up, he carves epic poetry into tree trunks. When he's down, he paints sad faces on rocks and turtle shells. In search of prescription medications to bring stability to his life, Theodore finds a job with health insurance benefits. He gets the meds, but when he can't pay the psychiatrist's bill, he becomes lost in the Labyrinth of Health Insurance Claims.

This witty and colorful tale follows the comical exploits of Theodore, a loveable and relatable bear, as he copes with bipolar disorder, navigates the inequities of capitalist society, finds a commune, and becomes an activist, all the while accompanied by a memorable cast of characters—fat-cat insurance CEOs, a wrongfully convicted snake, raccoons with tommy guns, and an unemployed old dog who cannot learn new tricks.

Entertaining, whimsical, and bitingly satirical, Bipolar Bear is a fable for grownups that manages the delicate balance of addressing societys ills while simultaneously presenting a hopeful vision for the world.

Weight: 567g
Dimension: 216 x 165 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781637790359