More or Less Maddy by Lisa Genova-Used Kelly Ripa and named after the tiny

and named after the tiny turquoise birds who

she must accept that true courage means getting out of her own way and learning to let others in

Harriet is drawn to the glamour and sophistication of the Holbecks

imagination

and excited to say good-bye to New York and start a life together in Sam's sleepy hometown in upstate New York

More or Less Maddy by Lisa Genova-Used Kelly Ripa and named after the tinyA breathless, riveting novel about a young woman diagnosed with bipolar disorder who rejects the stability and approval found in a traditionally normal life for a career in stand up comedy. Maddy Banks is just like any other stressed out freshman at NYU. Between schoolwork, exams, navigating life in the city, and a recent breakup, its normal to be feeling overwhelmed. It doesnt help that shes always felt like the odd one out in her picture perfect