Yohanna Abdullah

Islands of Mania Yohanna Abdullah

. When Alysha Nassir, a writer and a mother of two young children, discovers her husband's affair with his colleague, her entire world comes crashing down. As she loses her grasp on reality, she finds herself transported to an other-worldly realm, where her inner demons are unleashed in a nightmare that would last for years. She goes in and out of mental hospitals as she grapples with her crumbling marriage, issues with her mother-in-law, and her parents' own marital struggles. Despite this, Adam and Sarina carry on with their trysts, and Alysha is faced with the prospect of being part of a polygamous union. Will she choose divorce or polygamy? Her arduous road to recovery finds her in many dangerous liaisons. Islands of Mania is a journey into the mind experiencing the highs and lows of bipolar disorder. It is a raw and unforgettable account about how mental illness devastates and yet, suffuses light into the mundane world. It is also an inspiring tale of hope, love, and faith. .... The past breeds trust Wounds do heal When all are forgiven Only unconditional faith remains Pure True Worthy of The Lover's Getaways on Isles of Paradise Where chained souls break free....