I Am Lunatic

S.J. Sandilands' debut experimental poetry book, I Am Lunatic, explores the many faces of bipolar disorder through raw materials, shifting between buoyant and melancholic rhythms, and shining a spotlight on the darkness in children's literature. It confronts her trauma with catharsis and empowerment, embracing oddities, humor, and haphazardness with a child-like unruliness.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 50 pages
Publication date: 27 April 2023
Publisher: Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers

In her debut experimental poetry book titled "I Am Lunatic," S.J. Sandilands delves into the depths of her overflowing shoebox, unearthing a treasure trove of accumulated memories. From this rich tapestry, she selects raw materials to portray the multifaceted essence of bipolar disorder, the silent elephant that has resided in her living room. This mental health poetry book traverses a spectrum of emotions, oscillating between buoyant and melancholic rhythms, while also incorporating playful and sinister tones. It delves into the darker corners of children's literature, illuminating the pains and complexities of the author's own unruly and abstract passenger. Through her poetic words and accompanying illustrations, S.J. Sandilands courageously confronts her trauma, embracing oddities, humor, and haphazardness with a childlike unruliness. Her writing evokes a sense of catharsis and empowerment, offering readers a unique perspective into the rollercoaster, upside-down realms of her condition.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800165175