Exuberance - Bel Vidal

Exuberance

By: Bel Vidal

Paperback | 27 August 2023

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"A poignant story about living with a mental health condition, offering insight and hope."

Anne Buist, co-author of bestselling novel The Glass House & Chair of Women's Health, University of Melbourne

âAs Sydney gears up for the 2000 Olympics, Angelica Fletcher is ready to rewrite her life.

Dissatisfied with her conventional existence, she conjures up a feisty alter ego called Elena. But as Elena grows beyond Angie's control, the line between reality and imagination blurs, sending shockwaves through those around her.

Angie's husband, Jimmy, scrambles to keep up with her boundless exuberance. Her friend Sin©ad is drawn to her spark, unaware of the darkness beneath. And for her mother, Norah, Angie's wild antics stir up long-buried ghosts.

Angie is making the most of her borrowed life, but how long can this last before she realises what Elena represents?

With intelligence and sensitivity, this award-winning novel explores the complexities of living with a mental health condition, the transformative power of healing, and the need for balance and authenticity in our lives.

Industry Reviews

5 out of 5 - 'A wonderful journey of the power of the human mind'

I loved this book. It is full of real heart and feeling for the trauma of mental illness and how it touches a whole family in their struggle to recalibrate their lives after Angie (the book's heroine) is diagnosed with bi-polar. There is humour and warmth as well as the realistic darkness of the journey for Angie as a wife, daughter and friend. - Amazon customer


5 out of 5 - Uplifting and enthralling

From the first page to the last I loved this book. It's the story of highs and lows, struggles and ultimately triumph. The author takes the reader on a journey of twists and unexpected turns and leaves you feeling nothing but admiration for Angelica's determination in the face of setbacks along the way. I can't recommend this book highly enough; it is a narrative told with energy and sensitivity. - Amazon customer


5 out of 5 - Powerful story that spoke to me personally

I am not a fiction reader at all, but was drawn to this storyline and personally resonated with both the challenges and triumphs of Angie's journey. I love how the author was able to fictionally create a story that highlighted the stigma still surrounding mental health. I honestly feel this is a book that should be readily available for everyone to read, especially in these times. We all need to embrace the Angies of this broken world, as you can learn and grow so much by doing so. - Amazon customer

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