The Illustrated Mum (2003 Cilla Ware)

Jacqueline Wilson's book adapted by Debbie Isitt is not for kids (well, not young kids, anyway), though viewed through the eyes of young Alice Connor and her sister Holliday Grainger (not her debut - she's been on TV since 1994): bipolar mum Michelle Collins is more of a kid than they are. . Rather searing, really; well acted.