The Books
About the Books
Book One
BRILLIANT, BEAUTIFUL, BIPOLAR
Liz Casper is an artist, author, and a former medical doctor from the Pacific Northwest. BRILLIANT, BEAUTIFUL, BIPOLAR is an autobiographical account of her diagnosis of and treatment for bipolar disorder. In this riveting account, Liz shares with us her personal journey before, during, and after her devastating diagnosis.
BRILLIANT, BEAUTIFUL, BIPOLAR chronicles Liz's unique experience as her world fell apart while attempting to start a new life for herself in Los Angeles. Buoyed by the endless future opportunities and possibilities, combined with her limitless energy, Casper was unaware that there was a far more sinister side to her life that would soon surface.
As a former 4th-generation physician, Liz cared for innumerable patients in her career with mental health diagnoses. Still, it wasn't until she was diagnosed herself that she truly understood what the mental health patient actually experiences, both in their own lives and in society in general. Through her captivating storytelling, Liz allows us a rare glimpse into the fascinating world of bipolar disorder and the experiences one has when living through this kind of illness. Always entertaining and highly educational, BRILLIANT, BEAUTIFUL, BIPOLAR takes us on a rare voyage inside the mind of the manic, bipolar patient.
Through her gut-wrenching and honest account of her life, Casper gives us an unusual insight into the mind of an actively manic, albeit brilliant mind, and the devastation that can occur along the way. As is common, she rejected the diagnosis until it became too great to ignore, her losses too deep, her pain too great to continue. Casper believes it is time to reconsider the term "mental illness" and get rid of the artificial delineation between medical and mental health.
It is estimated that 50% of all Americans will be given a mental health diagnosis in their lifetime. Casper believes that how we regard these illnesses, how we care for the ill, and how we deliver mental healthcare need to change to achieve optimal outcomes for all. This fast-paced story will leave you with jaw-dropping moments, brutally honest storytelling, and ultimate inspiration for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis.
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Book Two
LEARNING TO HEAL
What does it truly take to become a doctor, while still trying to remain human?
In her second book, LEARNING TO HEAL, Liz chronicles her journey through medicine that was shaped by science and art. The book follows Liz as she completes medical school and residency training, continues with stories from her private practice, and finishes with stories of her own battle with cancer. Through vivid storytelling and profound reflection, Liz reveals the quiet moments of doubt, the exhilarating breakthroughs, and the deeply human experiences that shape a physician.
LEARNING TO HEAL is a book that gives the reader a glimpse into the challenges a person faces when pursuing a medical doctorate. Casper pulls back the curtain on the demanding, beautiful, and often brutal world of medical training. With unflinching honesty and heartfelt vulnerability, she shares the challenges of pursuing a medical doctorate while raising a young family, exposing the emotional, physical, and spiritual weight that comes with learning to care for and heal others.
LEARNING TO HEAL brings to life a unique perspective on life's challenges of becoming a doctor and raising a young family. She writes with honesty, vulnerability, and a deep compassion for the human spirit. This book is for anyone who wants to learn more about becoming and being a medical doctor. Aspiring physicians, students, and practicing physicians alike will enjoy and benefit from reading her prose. Each chapter aims to not only educate and entertain the reader as she shares her perspective on medicine, but also what it means to be human and care for others.
In LEARNING TO HEAL, Liz captures the intersections of healing, vulnerability, and resilience. With compassion, candor, and a creative spirit, she invites readers into a world where medicine meets art, and where every struggle becomes part of a greater story of survival and hope. Today, Liz shares those stories with raw honesty and grace, inviting readers to see not just the science of healing, but the heart behind it. This is not just a book about becoming a doctor — it is a story about learning to heal, survive, grow, and carry compassion through every chapter of life.
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