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In her compelling debut memoir, Ann Melim captures the intricacies of bipolar disorder and weaves them into a generational tapestry. We follow her through eight relationships, marked by dangerous mania and suffocating depression, all while experiencing the instrumental music that walked alongside her. Throughout her memoir, we bear witness to the power music has in helping us communicate, connect and overcome life's challenges.

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"Melim weaves together a vibrant and heartfelt story that explores the intersection of bipolar disorder, romantic relationships, and the power of music."

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by Ann Melim

SMOKEY FINDS HIS SPARK!

Smokey, a young carrier pigeon who was born and raised to deliver messages around the world, sets out on the first voyage of his career. Follow his journey as he meets new friends and overcomes challenges in order to find his true SPARK!

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SMOKEY SHARES HIS SPARK!

Smokey, the carrier pigeon, sets out on the second voyage of his career. Follow him as he searches the country for a special friend who is in need of some courage, a bit of confidence, and a splash of SPARK!

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PEACHES or PICKLES

A Mix Tape of Boyfriends, Bipolar, and Music

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About Ann

Ann Melim is a devoted member of Generation X and a committed lover of its music. In hopes of battling the stigma of Bipolar, she shares her stories and experiences to open the conversation about mental illness. Since her early retirement as a high school English teacher, she continues to embrace the art of pivoting and seizing the moment. Along with her husband, she provides a loving home for rescue dogs and cats so they may live in opulence and excess, as all animals should. When she's not walking her dogs or writing essays, she prefers to stand in a river, knee deep, and watch her memories float by to the rhythm of a song, any song.