Compatibly Crazy: Stories of Anguish, Redemption, & Love

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· Running Wild Press
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302
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This book will become available on May 11, 2027. You will not be charged until it is released.

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David and Amy Fitzpatrick have crafted this unique memoir from essays and short fiction. Compatibly Crazy: Stories of Anguish, Redemption, and Love tells the collective tale of the couple' s lives starting prior to their meeting, following through to the life they have built together. The essays are often both deeply tragic and soaringly hopeful. David' s fiction is inspired by his experience of severe mental illness and institutionalization, as well as recovery and life in the wide world. This mutual love story will have you in tears, either from sorrow or joy. Stay through the appendix to experience the breathtaking sweetness of excerpts from the Fitzpatricks' initial eHarmony courtship.
David and Amy Fitzpatrick have crafted this unique memoir from essays and short fiction. Compatibly Crazy: Stories of Anguish, Redemption, and Love tells the collective tale of the couple' s lives starting prior to their meeting, following through to the life they have built together. The essays ...

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About the author

Amy Fitzpatrick is a Connecticut native and University of Connecticut graduate. Amy works for a global firm, advocating for mental wellbeing at work and combating stigma at every opportunity. Amy has supported David' s writing since before their marriage in 2011, acting as sounding board, first editor, and stern critic. Having dabbled in storytelling all her life, she provided meaningful contributions to Academy of Unholy Boys, penning or inspiring more than one critical scene. Compatibly Crazy is Amy' s first publication. David Fitzpatrick is an author and mental health advocate with degrees from Skidmore College and Fairfield University. His work has appeared in numerous literary publications. His memoir, Sharp: My Story of Madness, Cutting and How I Reclaimed My Life (HarperCollins, 2012), received critical acclaim. His novels, Wolf-Boy (2024) and Academy of Unholy Boys (2025), explore LGBTQ+ themes, mental illness, and identity in young adults.
Amy Fitzpatrick is a Connecticut native and University of Connecticut graduate. Amy works for a global firm, advocating for mental wellbeing at work and combating stigma at every opportunity. Amy has supported David' s writing since before their marriage in 2011, acting as sounding board, first e...

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