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内容紹介

『楽園をめざして 2』は、芸人の弟が突然の死を遂げたことで、妻・今日子とまだ1歳にもならない娘を残してしまった兄・昇司が、家族を支えるために共同生活を試みる物語です。昇司には「躁」と「鬱」の二つの極端な感情が付きまといます。ご飯を食べ、働いて、寝て、起きるという当たり前の日々も、彼にとっては簡単ではありません。しかし、彼と家族は生きる希望に手を伸ばし、少しずつ前へ進んでいきます。双極症当事者の著者が贈る、ステップファミリーのリアルなストーリーが第2巻として登場。家族の絆と、心の闇との戦いが描かれています。

『楽園をめざして 2』tells the story of Sho, who tries to support his wife, Keiko, and their infant daughter after his younger brother, a comedian, suddenly passes away. Sho struggles with his own mental health, battling between mania and depression. Simple daily routines like eating, working, sleeping, and waking up become overwhelming challenges for him. Yet, despite these difficulties, Sho and his family reach out for hope and slowly move forward. Written by an author who is a bipolar disorder patient, this second volume of the stepfamily story portrays the real-life struggles of family bonds and the battle with inner darkness. It offers a heartfelt and authentic narrative that resonates with readers seeking emotional depth and understanding.