"The brave and vital work of this family to share their individual and shared stories so openly and without reservation is a gift to all readers." Indie Reader
"Moving account of an inextinguishable love." Kirkus Review
"This gut-wrenching examination of one family's tenacity in the face of debilitating mental illness is a lighthouse of hope." - Book Life, Publisher Weekly
Mitch and Sonja's marriage faced challenges unlike most. Mitch fell in love with Sonja from their first meeting, but despite the passion between them, Sonja's harrowing struggle with bipolar disorder created roadblocks to their happily ever after.
Written by the couple's own daughter, An Impossible Wife, is a raw, honest look at everything it takes to love a partner with a mental illness and proves that even friendly fire can draw blood. The compelling narrative about love, mental health, and the difficulties that emerge when the two are combined is heart-wrenching. This true story takes an intimate look at a man fighting for his wife and marriage.
An Impossible Wife is a lighthouse of hope for those facing an all-consuming mental illness, either for themselves or for someone they love.