I'll Run Till the Sun Goes Down: A Memoir About Depression and Discovering Art

With his book I'll Run Till the Sun Goes Down, David Sandum contributes toward tearing down the boundaries and walls around 'nerve problems,' which used to be called 'melancholy'. . . The book is honest and open, painful and raw, but also reflective and forward looking. It is insightful and useful, not only for those who struggle with mental health, but also for their families, friends, and colleagues.--Tom Egeland, best-selling author of Relic and board member of the Norwegian Authors Union

"This is a ground-breaking book that is visually stunning, psychologically hard-hitting, and emotionally mesmerizing. The stiff labels of PTSD, Panic Attacks, and Depression are brought to life within the state of being immobilized by fear and panic . . . As much as the author presents beautiful and telling artwork (both his and the work of other artists), as well as the relief that the creative process brings to his life, he learns unequivocally that he has an illness that cannot be eschewed away by just 'thinking differently'. . . It's a stellar journey into the harsh reality of mental illness, the resilience of the human spirit, and the healing power of art."--US Review of Books

​"In this unapologetic account of his journey through life, depression, and self-realization, David Sandum affords us a rare glimpse into a world often misunderstood, even by those who find themselves living in it. . . . While there are many books about depression, few address the transformative power of art, not only on the viewer, but on the maker. Sandum's awakening to art and its practice, while he is still in the grips of the disease, is a testament to the infinite wisdom of creativity."--Nat George, visual artist and curator, Los Angeles