When Screams Become Whispers is a memoir that offers hope to those struggling with bipolar disorder and for friends and families who continue to fight alongside their struggling loved ones. When Screams Become Whispers is a raw look at bipolar disorder and the mania it drives will allow loved ones to recognize and understand key identifiers, thus enabling them to better help. Ultimately, Bob Krulish’s story sheds light on the systemic problems deeply rooted in the American mental healthcare system, highlighting the danger present when treatment is not readily available. Through great storytelling, readers are gifted with a greater appreciation for the need for de-stigmatization, demystification, greater resources, and a supportive community for those suffering from this poorly understood disorder. I’ve spent more than twenty years trying to design and test the efficacy of user group intervention for bipolar disorders. I’ve guided probably more than one hundred groups. Bob seems to have attended all of them! This is the book of a bipolar disorder survivor that refused to be only that. A happy and functional living human willing to share his learned lessons with us. A gift. I devoted all of my professional life to helping bipolar disordered people. I’ve got many books, projects and provisional drafts. I do not how Bob managed to get them and add a beautiful book from his own experience. He’s living proof that you could actually live, not only survive, with bipolar. A must read for all sufferers, caregivers and friends. Dr Francesc Colom, PsyD, PhD, MSc, Senior Researcher at IMIM-Hospital del Mar, Barcelona, Spain, co-author of The Psychoeducation Manual for Bipolar Disorder The path to managing bipolar disorder doesn’t have to be excruciating or even particularly difficult. To shine light for others, Bob Krulish shares every detail of his sometimes-harrowing adventures to create stability in his life. No matter how perplexing you find bipolar disorder for yourself or a loved, Bob’s story will help relieve your guilt and give you powerful principles for success. From consulting rooms to courtrooms, and even encounters with Tony Robbins, “Bipolar Bob” provides something far better than hope. He shares how to find empathy for yourself so that you can transcend mere survival and start to thrive. Anthony Metivier, author of The Victorious Mind: How to Master Memory, Meditation and Mental Well-Being Bob Krulish bravely invites readers into some of his darkest days and most painful experiences as a person living with bipolar disorder. His remarkable story is proof that the human spirit has the power to transform pain and suffering into a life filled with hope and meaning. A must read! Kristin Jarvis Adams, award-winning author of The Chicken Who Saved Us: The Remarkable Story of Andrew and Frightful You are about to read of the roller-coaster life of a man that lived with undiagnosed bi-polar disorder well into his adult life. Bob’s courage of writing this story may well save the lives of countless others that are either suffering the consequences of living with mental illness or are living with those that are. Once I started the book, I literally could not put it down until finished. The writing is captivating, and the message is profound. Read it yourself and then share it with many. A. David Erlund, Sr. Partner, New York Life Bob Krulish is an amazing human with an amazing story. His book, When Screams Become Whispers is a genuine portrayal of his loss, fight and ultimately, love for life. Through many trials and tribulations, this man is victorious over a mental illness that nearly destroyed him. Thank you, Bob Krulish, for taking the time and energy to share your story and make the world a healthier place. I’m grateful to know and work with you. Your friend, fan and skill coach. Janina Johnson, Life Coach Stories like Bob’s need to be told. If kept inside, clinicians like me only get to see cross-sections of time, often when things are not going well. Brave books like this one are reminders that people have already traveled a long path before we join them on their journey. Dr. Joshua Bess, Psychiatrist and Medical Director, Seattle NTC For too long, a culture of shame and silence has stigmatized mental health. The vivid and honest story that Bob Krulish tells of his struggle with bipolar disorder, and what an incorrect diagnosis cost him, is a beautiful example of how we explode that stigma. Bob brings laughter and humor to his story so that we can relate and understand without losing sight of the deep suffering that mental health problems can cause. Washington State Senator and Mental Health Advocate Manka Dhingra With When Screams Become Whispers , Bob Krulish not only demonstrates that there is hope for ending the suffering caused by bipolar disorder, he reminds us how important it is to have stories like his―stories of possibilities, empowerment and wellness―told well and told more o