How to Travel Light My Memories of Madness and Melancholia

Diagnosed as bipolar at twenty-three a young journalist struggles for a decade fighting a cycle of depression and euphoria. In this candid stylish journey we visit diverse former loves and eccentric fellow sufferers mental health institutions and Benares his moments with Diana Eck and Deepika Padukone-and reckonings with past wounds. Part confession part joy-ride and wholly enjoyable this compelling debut announces a formidable new talent. About the Author Shreevatsa Nevatia is the editor of National Geographic Traveller has worked for Hindustan Times and Outlook and written for Open and The Hindu's BLInk.