About the book: year / This is an honest story of a man who has suffered from bipolar personality disorder since childhood. Alexander Donskoy lives dozens of lives in one. He was the mayor of Arkhangelsk. I was in prison. He ran for president. Founded an international entertainment corporation with projects in the USA, Europe and Russia. His whole life is a pendulum, swinging from depression to euphoria and back. Exploring all facets of the disease, the author searches for meaning in order to live in spite of everything. He believes that the darkest night is before the dawn.