Arnold Thomas Fanning had his first experience of depression as a teenager, following the death of his mother. Ten years later, as an aspiring playwright, he suffered from mania and delusional episodes. Thus began a terrifying period during which he was often suicidal, estranged from family and friends, had problems with the law, and was homeless in London.

Fanning, drawing on his own memories, the recollections of people who knew him in his worst moments, and medical and police records, has created a beautifully written, devastatingly intense narrative of madness and recovery. With accuracy and intimacy, he conveys the consciousness of a person living with mania, psychosis, and severe depression.

Mind on Fire is a gripping, sometimes shocking, and ultimately uplifting testimony of someone who has visited the terrible depths of the mind. Fanning offers a vivid and unflinching portrayal of the soul of someone on the brink of madness.

• A unique testimony about life with depression and delirium.
• Remarkable writing that captures the darkest side of the human soul.
• Emotionally revealing narrative that resonates with the reader.