Terri Cheney was a highly successful Beverly Hills entertainment attorney whose clients included Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones, but for the better part of her life she had been battling the debilitating bipolar disorder. With her memoir, Manic, Terry gives voice to the madness she endured. She doesn't just explain the disorder, but takes us deep into its grasp and doesn't let go. This harrowing yet hopeful life story is more than just an insider's account of the illness. It is testament to the beauty of a life lived in extremes.