I am a huge fan of Jacqueline, in my opinion she is one of the most fascinating and inspiring people I’ve had the pleasure of knowing. Her prior works are on constant loan from my personal library - I am a huge fan. The Red Bench is in a class by itself. An immersive deep dive into not just her mind , but her amazing soul. Normally I’m a voracious reader - I thought a good weekend at the beach and I would be finished with this latest read- not so. I find myself reviewing and re-reading and LIVING through her powerful writing. Her vivid, intimate words reveal her struggles and life living with bipolar disorder- for me especially touching as I’ve always thought she and I have such similar personalities- what truly separates any of us? Thank you for sharing your beautiful mind with all of us. You are such a gift.