Shira Erlichman (Books)

Shira Erlichman Books

Shira Erlichman is a writer, visual artist, and musician whose work delves into the complexities of human emotion and connection. Through her prose and poetry, she explores themes of identity, memory, and the search for meaning in the contemporary world. Her writing is often lyrical and introspective, steeped in rich imagery and rhythmic texture. Erlichman approaches her craft as a process of ongoing discovery, with each piece serving as an exploration into new avenues of artistic expression.

Odes to Lithium

100 pages
4 hours of reading

4.4(1038)Add rating

In this remarkable debut, Shira Erlichman pens a love letter to Lithium, her medication for Bipolar Disorder. With inventiveness, compassion, and humor, she thrusts us into a world of unconventional praise. From an unexpected encounter with her grandmother's ghost, to a bubble bath with Bjӧrk, to her plumber's confession that he, too, has Bipolar, Erlichman buoyantly topples stigma against the mentally ill. These are necessary odes to self-acceptance, resilience, and the jagged path toward healing. With startling language, and accompanied by her bold drawings and collages, she gives us a sparkling, original view into what makes us human.