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Nothing General About It: How Love (and Lithium) Saved Me On and Off General Hospital

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Book Synopsis: Instant New York Times bestseller! The Emmy Award-winning star of General Hospital chronicles his astonishing and emotional life journey in this powerful memoir—an inspiring story of success, show business, and family, and his struggle with mental illness.

“This shocking true story is General Hospital on anabolic steroids.” — Mehmet Oz, M.D., Emmy Award-winning host of The Dr. Oz Show

Maurice Benard has been blessed with family, fame, and a successful career. For twenty-five years, he has played one of the most well-known characters on daytime television: General Hospital’s Michael “Sonny” Corinthos, Jr. In his life outside the screen, he is a loving husband and the father of four. But his path has not been without hardship. When he was only twenty, Maurice was diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

In Nothing General About It, Maurice looks back to his youth in a small town and his tenuous relationship with his father. He describes how his bipolar disorder began to surface in childhood, how he struggled to understand the jolting mood swings he experienced, and how a doctor finally saved his life.

For years Maurice was relentless in his goal to be a successful actor. But even after he “made it,” he still grappled with terrifying lows, breakdowns, and setbacks, all while trying desperately to maintain his relationship with his wife, who endured his violent, unpredictable episodes. Maurice holds nothing back as he bravely talks about what it was like to be medicated and institutionalized, and of how he learned to manage his manic episodes while on the set of GH.

Nothing General About It is also an incredible love story about an enduring marriage that demonstrates what those vows—for better, for worse, in sickness and in health—truly mean. Maurice also pays tribute to the community that has been there for him through thick and thin, and ruminates on the importance of both inherited and created family.

A shocking, riveting, and utterly candid memoir of love, adversity, and ultimately hope, Nothing General About It offers insights and advice for everyone trying to cope with mental illness, and is a motivational story that offers lessons in perseverance—of the importance of believing in and fighting for yourself through the darkest times.

Nothing General About It includes a 16-page insert featuring approximately 50 photographs.

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Looking for a compelling memoir that will keep you hooked from start to finish? Look no further than "Nothing General About It: How Love (and Lithium) Saved Me On and Off General Hospital". This instant New York Times bestseller tells the astonishing and emotional life journey of Maurice Benard, the Emmy Award-winning star of General Hospital. Delve into his inspiring story of success, show business, and family, as well as his courageous battle with mental illness. With its gripping narrative and powerful message, this book is like General Hospital on anabolic steroids - you won't be able to put it down.

In "Nothing General About It", Maurice Benard takes you on a rollercoaster ride through his life, both on and off the screen. From his youth in a small town to his iconic role as General Hospital's Michael "Sonny" Corinthos, Jr., Maurice shares the trials and triumphs that shaped him. Discover how he navigated his diagnosis of bipolar disorder at a young age, grappling with jolting mood swings and desperate attempts to understand his condition. Through raw and honest storytelling, Maurice reveals how a doctor's intervention saved his life and allowed him to pursue his dreams in the acting world.

But success doesn't come without its challenges. As Maurice achieved fame and fortune, he continued to face terrifying lows, breakdowns, and setbacks. "Nothing General About It" pulls back the curtain on his struggles, offering a candid glimpse into the turbulent reality of living with bipolar disorder while maintaining relationships. You'll witness Maurice's unwavering dedication to his wife, who stood by his side through violent and unpredictable episodes, proving that love can conquer all.

What sets "Nothing General About It" apart from other memoirs is its unflinching portrayal of mental illness. Maurice leaves no stone unturned as he recounts his experiences of being medicated and institutionalized. Through all the ups and downs, he shares the invaluable lessons he learned about managing his manic episodes, both on and off the set of General Hospital. This memoir is not only a personal journey but a beacon of hope for anyone wrestling with mental illness, offering insights, advice, and inspiration for finding light in the darkest of times.

As an added bonus, "Nothing General About It" includes a 16-page insert with approximately 50 photographs, giving you a visual glimpse into Maurice Benard's extraordinary life. So, don't miss out on this shocking, riveting, and utterly honest memoir. Join Maurice on his remarkable journey filled with love, adversity, and ultimately, hope. Click below to grab your copy of "Nothing General About It" and embark on a transformative reading experience that will leave you inspired and empowered.

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