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Brain on Fire

My Month of Madness

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Brain on Fire

Written by: Susannah Cahalan
Narrated by: Susannah Cahalan
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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. Medical Physical Illness & Disease Professionals & Academics Human Brain Emotionally Gripping Health Mental Health
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What a great and scary story! Unbelievable story line. Can’t imagine how many people have been mis-diagnosed because this is so rare. Thank you for sharing your story! Would highly recommend this book!

Fabulous

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This book is a riveting, deep insight to what being ill with an invisible unexplainable illness. Her recall method of this story was eye opening, wonderful, exciting, and informative.

Helped me though my journey so much

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I liked this book and the journey she goes through even though she is just in the hospital half the time

As a grade 11 student this was a very interesting book

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10 out of 10 totally recommend. the fact that the author is reading it makes it even more amazing

Such a fascinating true story

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This was my first audiobook so that might be part of the reason that I didn't become as immersed in the story as if I were reading it.

I found the story interesting - I kept listening because I wanted to know what happened but it was also kind of disjointed - which makes sense because that was the author's experience. I would recommend the book.

Interesting Read

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