The Memoir “Be There” by Linsey Willis Displayed at the 2025 Los Angeles Book Confab and L.A. Times Festival of Books
“Be There” is a deeply personal and powerful true story that offers an intimate, unflinching glimpse into the life of the author’s sister, Betsy, whose long and painful battle with bipolar disorder ultimately ended in tragedy.
Dr. Linsey Willis conveys her personal experience living with her sister’s bipolar disorder in layman’s terms. You do not need to be a medical professional to understand this book. The real life stories are heart-wrenching. I read this book in only 4 sittings. The story grabs your interest, yet educates you at the same time. - Kim Champion, Amazon customer
ReadersMagnet, a self-publishing and marketing company, displayed Be There: My Lived Experience with My Sister’s Bipolar Disorder by Linsey Willis at the Los Angeles Book Confab, which was held on April 23-24, 2025, at Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City, and the 2025 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books (LATFOB), held last April 26-27, 2025, at the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles.
Be There was first displayed at the Los Angeles Book Confab, where authors connected more intimately with the audience. The talks and hot mic sessions of attending authors dove deep into the topics and messages of their works. Certain organizations were also invited to talk about their work. The book was also displayed at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books.
Among the standout titles featured at ReadersMagnet’s Los Angeles Book Confab and LATFOB was Be There: My Lived Experience with My Sister’s Bipolar Disorder by Linsey Willis. Part memoir, part psychological case study, the book offers an unfiltered and deeply compassionate look into the life of Dr. Willis’ sister, Betsy.
Through a masterful blend of personal narrative, hospital records, scientific research, handwritten letters, and historical photographs, Dr. Willis constructs a vivid, multidimensional portrait of her sister’s life and the devastating impact of mental illness.
Be There also delves into the broader systemic issues of state psychiatry and the role of genetics in mental health, making it a vital resource for readers, caregivers, and professionals seeking to understand the lived experience of severe psychiatric disorders.
Order a copy of Be There: My Lived Experience with My Sister’s Bipolar Disorder by Linsey Willis on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. To learn more about the author and her book and profession, please visit the following links:
- https://betherebook.com/
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Author’s Biography:
Linsey Willis, D.P.A., SPHR, is an author, management consultant, expert witness, coach, and educator with 45 years of human resources experience. She has worked with private sector clients and government agencies at all levels in the U.S. and internationally. Her books include “Mastering the Assessment Center Process” (2017) and “Developing Your Innate Abilities,” which helps students and professionals enhance soft skills. Passionate about leadership development, she has mentored law enforcement personnel nationwide and established a book royalty fund at Florida Atlantic University to support college students. Dr. Willis is dedicated to fostering excellence and career advancement.
Book Title: Be There: My Lived Experience with My Sister’s Bipolar Disorder
Author: Linsey Willis
Genre: Memoir
Publisher: Amplify Publishing, Mascot Boos
Published date: September 10, 2024
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