Het werk van Mary Cregan duikt in literaire kritiek, met een bijzondere focus op moderne en postmoderne Amerikaanse literatuur. Haar essays verkennen vaak de kruispunten tussen literatuur, filosofie en sociale theorie. Als docent Engelse literatuur brengt ze een inzichtelijk academisch perspectief in haar analyse van hedendaagse werken.
A fearless, candid memoir interweaving the author's descent into depression with a medical and cultural history of this illness. The book will be passed from person to person, within families, from doctor to doctor. It will really help people... This is a book that will really matter. - Colm Toibin
The narrative explores Mary Cregan's profound grief following the tragic death of her first daughter, Anna, shortly after birth. This devastating loss leads her into a deep despair, culminating in a suicide attempt. Years later, Cregan reflects on her experiences, intertwining personal anecdotes with literature and research to examine depression's impact on her life. Her story not only addresses her individual struggle but also situates it within the broader historical context of mental health understanding, revealing the lasting effects of trauma and resilience.