Book Recommendation: The Noonday Demon: An Atlas of Depression

The Noonday Demon: An Atlas of Depression is not a self-help book, but it provides an excellent description of what a chronically depressed person is going through.  I often recommend this book for those who have a loved one who is struggling with severe depression.  The author provides a detailed, first-hand description of what chronic, despairing depression is like for the sufferer. 

Here's a link to an interview with the author, Andrew Solomon, on the radio broadcast Diane Rehm Show:

The Diane Rehm Show: Andrew Solomon, author of The Noonday Demon