A Little Crazy: A Memoir of Finding Purpose and Joy Amid the Madness

A Little Crazy: A Memoir of Finding Purpose and Joy Amid the Madness

by David Magee
A Little Crazy: A Memoir of Finding Purpose and Joy Amid the Madness

A Little Crazy: A Memoir of Finding Purpose and Joy Amid the Madness

by David Magee

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Overview

The father and bestselling author who won over critics and readers with Dear William is back with more, embarking on a kaleidoscopic and revelatory journey through the tumultuous landscape of faith, sanity, grief, and the intersection where the three converge in this powerful and revealing memoir.

Adopted into a family that never quite fit, David Magee’s life was always shadowed by aloneness and a feeling of otherness. It wasn’t until a voice emerged from within his own mind that a new path forward became clear; one that embraced his mental-health adversities and transformed them into his most vital assets.

A testament to the transformative power of faith and perseverance, A Little Crazy follows David’s story as he battles against ADHD, anxiety, depression, and addiction, turning his life around to save his marriage and career. Impactful lessons unfold through vivid imagery and breathtaking honesty, crafting a poignant reflection on the nature of redemption and the possibility of salvation in the face of profound brokenness.

A trusted voice in the mental health and substance misuse space, known from his work advocating for student and family well-being nationally, David’s inspiring journey teaches readers:
  • The power of believing in something bigger
  • The importance of trusting and following instinct
  • The reality that we can’t do it alone
  • How speaking our truth frees us and helps others

While both reckoning with the past and celebrating the resilience of the human spirit, A Little Crazy is a powerful call to action to embrace differences and create a life full of joy; unbound by stigma and stereotypes.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781637745731
Publisher: BenBella Books, Inc.
Publication date: 09/17/2024
Pages: 288
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

David Magee is the author of Dear William: A Father’s Memoir of Addiction, Recovery, Love and Loss, a Publishers Weekly bestseller, named a Best Book of the South, and featured on CBS Mornings, and other non-fiction books. A changemaker in student and family mental health and substance misuse, he’s creator of The William Magee Institute for Student Wellbeing at the University of Mississippi and a frequent motivational speaker, helping others find and keep the joy they want and deserve.

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A Little Crazy is utterly brilliant in its creativity, candor, and voice. By the end, you will understand nothing is impossible when confession, faith, and love collide.”
 —Neil White, New York Times Bestselling Author, In the Sanctuary of Outcasts

“Simultaneously heart-wrenching and joyous (like life itself), this powerful memoir reminds us of the unfailing power of redemption, hope, and almighty love.”
Jay Wellons, MD, MSPH, Author, All That Moves Us, one of Publishers Weekly’s Best Books of 2022

“David Magee is a wise, generous, and honest guide who is sure to make you laugh, cry, and think more deeply about the impact of your story. You are holding a book that will move you toward more joy and meaning.”
David Thomas, Therapist and Author, Raising Emotionally Strong Boys

“Powerful. A Little Crazy is a must read about resilience, stigma, redemption, and the importance of finding joy and purpose in the struggle.”
Zac Clark, Coounder and CEO, Release Recovery

“A Little Crazy is inventive and fearless with form and style, and mirrors David Magee’s approach to life . . . His unabashed willingness to report his vulnerabilities demonstrates the infinite potential and opportunity for resilience in life, as well as the liberating power of self-compassion and familial love.” 
 —Andrea Hickerson, PhD, Dean and Professor, School of Journalism and New Media, University of Mississippi

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