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Scenes from the life of an obsessive-compulsive
Emily Colas
This memoir delves into the life of someone with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The author takes readers on a journey through the height of her illness, where she is controlled by rigid routines and fears of contracting diseases. Despite the seriousness of the subject matter, the author brings humor and honesty to her story, making her relatable and likable. Ultimately, this book reminds us that many of us have our own irrational worries and fears, and it's important to sympathize and understand those who struggle with mental illness.
Publish Date
1999-06-01T00:00:00.000Z
1999-06-01T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
3.54
ISBN
9780671024383
Recommendations
1
Recommendations
2020-05-28T23:40:00.000Z
I found Emily’s book while scouring a self help shelf alone and it brought such profound comfort to see my symptoms in someone else. She inspired me to laugh at the foibles of my brain and to take my inner condition both more and less seriously - – source