Pedaling out of the Dark
By Karen Hurley
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The captivating true story of one woman’s struggle with bipolar disorder, Pedaling out of the Dark is an in-depth look at what it’s like to live with the illness from childhood, through adolescence, and into adulthood. From the pain of depression and the joys of mania, to the shock of the diagnosis and the life-changing 3,400-mile bicycle ride across the United States that followed, Karen Hurley shares her intriguing autobiography. Take a glimpse inside her mind as she describes her surprising reaction to the help she finally got and how she adapted to a new way of life. A compelling story that candidly reveals the thoughts and emotions of someone who suffers from bipolar disorder or depression, Pedaling out of the Dark also includes a detailed account of the cycling adventure that gave her hope and changed her life.
Karen Hurley
After graduating with highest honors from Bridgewater State College in Massachusetts in 2000, with a B.S. in biology and chemistry-geology, Karen Hurley went on to get her M.S in marine science from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 2002. In her free time, Karen enjoys biking, reading, watching movies, and maintaining her fish tank. She currently works at Harvard University and lives in Whitman, Massachusetts with her dog, Tucumcari.
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