Pedaling out of the Dark

by Karen Hurley

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Author: Karen Hurley

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

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ISBN 10: 1544055722
ISBN 13: 978-1544055725

The captivating true story of one woman’s struggle with bipolar disorder, Pedaling out of the Dark is an in-depth look at what it’s like to live with the illness from childhood, through adolescence, and into adulthood. From the pain of depression and the joys of mania, to the shock of the diagnosis and the life-changing 3,400-mile bicycle ride across the United States that followed, Karen Hurley shares her intriguing autobiography. Take a glimpse inside her mind as she describes her surprising reaction to the help she finally got and how she adapted to a new way of life. A compelling story that candidly reveals the thoughts and emotions of someone who suffers from bipolar disorder or depression, Pedaling out of the Dark also includes a detailed account of the cycling adventure that gave her hope and changed her life.

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"In an interesting and enlightening new book by author and autobiographer Karen Hurley, Pedaling out of the Dark is a story that readers will find themselves engrossed in from the very first page all the way through until the very end. The author bravely and honestly recounts her history as a person who has dealt with bipolar disorder from childhood. From the lows of depression to the joy of the highs of mania, Karen Hurley shares many of her experiences with candor and skill. Culminating in the life changing 3,400 mile bicycle trip across America that she took after she was diagnosed ...

I very much enjoyed Pedaling Out of the Dark. Author Karen Hurley has done a wonderful job in telling her true story, sharing sensitively all that she has been through in dealing with her mental health issues. Many readers who have never experienced depression or mania, or have not had a loved one who has experienced these, will learn a great deal about the feelings and emotions that surround these emotions and experiences. Any reader who enjoys a good autobiography, who has an interest in mental health issues, especially bipolar disorder, or who has an interest in biking across the country, should absolutely read this book. I am pleased to be able to recommend Pedaling Out of the Dark, and I certainly hope that author Karen Hurley will continue with her writing pursuits. I, for one, would be very interested in reading more from this intriguing author in the future!" - Readers' Favorite

About the Author

After graduating with highest honors from Bridgewater State College in Massachusetts in 2000, with a B.S. in biology and chemistry-geology, Karen Hurley went on to get her M.S in marine science from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 2002. In 2017, she published her autobiography, Pedaling out of the Dark, chronicling her lifelong experience with bipolar disorder as well as a 3,400-mile bicycle ride across the United States. In her free time, Karen enjoys biking, reading, watching movies, and maintaining her fish tank. She currently works at Harvard University and lives in Whitman, Massachusetts with her dog, Tucumcari.