The Noonday Demon

The Noonday Demon is a memoir and a thorough examination of depression.

Andrew Solomon draws on his own struggles with the illness, as well as interviews with fellow sufferers, doctors, scientists, policymakers, and philosophers.

The book delves into the complexities and agony of depression, discusses various treatments and medications, and explores the moral and ethical questions surrounding biological explanations for mental illness.

It also covers historical, social, biological, and medical aspects of depression, making it a rich and absorbing work that contributes significantly to our understanding of mental illness and the human condition.