TurboMax

"When a child is dealing with the ups and downs of mood disorders, the whole family is affected. Much
attention is given to the child with the most obvious problem. But at times the problems the illness causes for
the brothers and sisters of the affected child can be overlooked. The siblings of such a child many times find
it hard to understand why the family spends so much time with their brother or sister who is "acting up", when
they would not be allowed to "get away with" the things the other does. This book will help them to understand
what is going on and how to cope with it. It is written in a way so that the information does not come from an
authority figure, and the book does not preach to them. The reader is never told what they should do. The
book is written as a diary and the boy writing the entries explains his feelings about his sister's illness and the
problems it causes in his life. It validates the feelings siblings have, by letting them know they are not alone. It
helps them to see a situation similar to one they are in and subtly shows them ways to cope. It also helps
parents to understand the feelings of their children who are not having emotional problems, but are still
emotional. I wish there was someway to go back in time and give this book to my sister. I sure it would have
helped."

T. Schwarz

I just read “Turbo Max” a story for siblings and friends of children with bipolar disorder. I found this book to be
encouraging and helpful with some gentle suggestions that each member of the family can apply. I am a few
years older than the recommended reading age for this book but, if I apply these gentle suggestions I can
plainly see where it will improve many situations with my grandson and others. This is a great book with a
good story line to read to a young child, helping them understand what is going on around them or to them.
Nice book - I give it "5 Stars!"

Grandfather to a child with bipolar disorder