daniele steel. I actually had an email from her once, after I commented on her website how much I enjoyed her book the long road home. lovely woman to talk to

second favorite is cathy glass. well worth a mention: she is a great foster mother, and her stories are so inspiring (I have also had an email from her, as well!)

question: how do you feel about the fact you are always going to have Bipolar and that it never goes away?. do you think it's okay because you're managing it well, or do you wish you could just wake up 1 day and not have it?