Brain on Fire Brain on Fire

Brain on Fire

My Month of Madness

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Publisher Description

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING CHLOË GRACE MORETZ

A “captivating” (The New York Times Book Review), award-winning memoir and instant New York Times bestseller that goes far beyond its riveting medical mystery, Brain on Fire is a powerful account of one woman’s struggle to recapture her identity.

When twenty-four-year-old Susannah Cahalan woke up alone in a hospital room, strapped to her bed and unable to move or speak, she had no memory of how she’d gotten there. Days earlier, she had been on the threshold of a new, adult life: at the beginning of her first serious relationship and a promising career at a major New York newspaper. Now she was labeled as violent, psychotic, a flight risk. What happened?

In an “unforgettable” (Elle), “stunningly brave” (NPR), and breathtaking narrative, Susannah tells the astonishing true story of her descent into madness, her family’s inspiring faith in her, and the lifesaving diagnosis that almost didn’t happen. “A fascinating look at the disease that…could have cost this vibrant, vital young woman her life” (People), Brain on Fire is an unforgettable exploration of memory and identity, faith and love, and a profoundly compelling tale of survival and perseverance.

GENRE
Biographies & Memoirs
RELEASED
2012
November 13
LANGUAGE
EN
English
LENGTH
288
Pages
PUBLISHER
Free Press
SELLER
Simon & Schuster Canada
SIZE
5.9
MB

Customer Reviews

fit.cat ,

Mature, real-life drama

Loved this book. Fabulous integration of drama and science.

Loren Ylitalo ,

Great read

Amazingly captivating read! Cahalan intricately describes the science of her disease while creating an emotional roller coaster of a story. Highly recommended.

Lostinbooks ,

Fascinating

This book was a wonderful read, well written, great information, and a fascinating although scary story. I am really happy Susannah shared her story with the world.

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