I agree, I guess it slipped by.
I have read a lot of her stuff (though I don't remember it all) and found her quite interesting, even enjoyed her books.
I understand that she may have said something(s) to annoy people, but we all have choices, to read or not to read.
All in all I still think she has contributed quite a bit towards educating people about Bipolar disorder.
Now, I should check out trying to "soften" that "B" word.
Good post, Suzy.