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4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
 This book will show you how to stop bipolar disorder in it's tracks. Aug 03, 2008
By S. L. Stewart
"forensicquilter"
If you're bipolar, or know someone who is then you know how terribly devastating and hopeless the diagnosis can seem. If you've run out of options, or you are newly diagnosed Ken's book should be your first stop. In "It Takes Guts to be Me: How an Ex Marine Beat Bipolar Disorder" you will see yourself in Ken, and his journey will resonate and inspire your own recovery process.
I've read just about every book on Bipolar Disorder, natural healing and everything in between. I can say with surety that Ken Jensen's advice and his own healing journey echo exactly what today's Scientists are discovering about brain health, and the multitude of alternative therapies and treatments that are gaining ground as solid and viable options for mentally ill people. His experiences and recommendations are real, and they are effective. I am living it right now, and though I'm only one year into my healing journey I now live in the light, and am thankful that Ken decided to write this book and help all of us suffering when we reach a dead end with pharmacology and psychiatry.
Ken Jensen shares not only his path out of the darkness, but he intimately bares his soul and reveals the pain, destruction and hopelessness of bipolar disorder. Not only is this brave, it's essential because people will see themselves in Ken and know just how desperate and real this disease is and how there is hope in recovery. His story is fascinating, shocking, familiar and absolutely amazing because in the end Ken wins.
Through my correspondence with Ken I can say the man he is today is productive, highly functioning, peaceful, calm, hopeful and alive. All the things people with bipolar disorder long to be.
I really believe in Ken Jensen, and his amazing story and I know it will help millions of people suffering right now who feel they've reached the bottom and have no way to get back to the land of the living. Read this book, and change your life, no one but you can make the change!
Please if you are suffering or know someone who is suffering from bipolar disorder read this book. It will no question change your life in a positive way and it might even save your life.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
A fascinating, hard hitting, no punches pulled book! Jul 29, 2008
By Dr. Larry
Ken Jensen has written a fascinating, hard hitting, no punches pulled book on a very difficult subject. It Takes Guts To Be Me: How An Ex-Marine Beat Bipolarism is a must read for any person affected with bipolar disorder.
Ken's holistic approach has proven to be very successful and should be of great interest to all mental health professionals. Ken demonstrates tremendous courage, compassion, and commitment on his agonizing roller coaster journey and recovery from Bipolarism.
Ken is a highly passionate team player and absolutely devoted to helping others. "The love of brotherhood that I have with my Marines is built of stainless steel."
No matter what battle in life I may ever face, I want Ken Jensen on my team!
Dr. Larry Smith D.C.
Author of: Embracing the Journey of Recovery: From Tragedy to Triumph
http://www.embracingthejourneybook.com/
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
 Very interesting Mar 11, 2009
By M. L. Watkins
This book is rather shocking re: the author's drug and alcohol use, but it helps to show how far he has come with his recovery and treatment. I'm especially hopeful with regard to his treatment plan. I've shared the book with a family member who is an alcoholic and a willing "guinea pig" of the psychiatric/pharmaceutical world. The author's treatment plan is logical and certainly preferable to the current standard of treatment for Bi-Polar disorder.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
A Tremendous book for anyone with Bipolar Disorder Jan 06, 2009
By Barry Parker
"Author of You Should Write a Book: Writing it With Style and Clarity, Selling Thousands"
Ken Jensen has written an excelent book for anyone suffering from bipolar disorder or depression. The first half of his book is so different from the second half it almost seems that it is written by two different people. This shows you the tremendous change that has occured in Jensen's life. Basically, the first half of the book traces the early life of Jensen and his development of bipolar disorder. In the second half he shows you how he overcame the disease. He outlines a program consisting of appropriate nutrients, foods, exercise, stress management and so on that has been effective for him. It would, in fact, be useful for anyone wanting to improve their health. One of the major reasons the book would be useful to anyone with bipolar disorder is that it comes from someone who had the disease and it shows how he ovecame it. Indeed, it goes into considerable detail and gives several internet sites that are useful.
Well written and easy to read, the book is highly recommended.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Ken Has the Guts...and We Should Be Thankful! Jan 01, 2009
By Michael Craig
"michaelcr"
The title of this book and website says it all: Ken's writing style pulls no punches and takes name tags!
As a chiropractor who's suffered migraines and mild bouts of depression, I didn't have anywhere near the problems that Ken experienced in his life, but certainly ran across my fair share of Bipolar people I could not help! The most glaring example was a former girlfriend of mine who committed suicide in 1984. I believe she would be alive today if this knowledge were available then.
Bipolar affects everyone. Ken's writing took me to the very core of this sadness, but he doesn't leave us there. He also provides answers that not only make sense but can save the lives of those who follow his simple advice!
A physiological problem demands physiological answers. Drugs only mask the problem and can cause more harm than good. The brain and body of a BP sufferer is starved for certain nutrients and Ken leaves no stone unturned in his quest for the perfect answer.
I also know from personal experience and research that changing the body's chemistry towards a more alkaline and stress-free state will significantly decrease pain while simultaneously improve ones overall feeling of well-being, perception, and actions. I eliminated my intense migraines after a month of alkalizing through meditation, greater water intake and massive doses of phyto-nutrients (greens) and have seen it done with countless other health problems.
This is the approach Ken takes, and I applaud his courage to put it out there.
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