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4.13 AVERAGE
4.13 AVERAGE
Probably more like 3.5 stars, but a book that everyone should know about in case they see the same disease in someone.
This is the first book in a long time that kept me up all night reading it. That hasn't happened in a long time. So engaging and encompassing. She explores how women in particular are dismissed when it comes to their health, especially if it is an invisible illness. I want to go back and the read articles she wrote about this.
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Bullet Review:
Don't faint, people, but I actually really, really enjoyed this book! A fascinating look into a strange, House-like medical mystery. I honestly couldn't stop listening to this book once I started! The author writes her story so adeptly, so skillfully! I love how she makes it almost fiction with dialogue and such, but somehow interweaves these information sections on what tests and diseases they were considering as she goes through treatment as such. And the narrator! The perfect person to narrate this memoir.
Recommended for people who love House and those who love reading about the mysteries of the brain.
Don't faint, people, but I actually really, really enjoyed this book! A fascinating look into a strange, House-like medical mystery. I honestly couldn't stop listening to this book once I started! The author writes her story so adeptly, so skillfully! I love how she makes it almost fiction with dialogue and such, but somehow interweaves these information sections on what tests and diseases they were considering as she goes through treatment as such. And the narrator! The perfect person to narrate this memoir.
Recommended for people who love House and those who love reading about the mysteries of the brain.
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Brain on Fire is a true account of a young journalist living in NYC who has a slow (then, suddenly quick) deterioration of her mental state. This is jarring, terrifying. You see the story unfold from the perspective of our subject, Susannah, as composed by her own memories as well as the memories and journal entries of those around her (mom, dad, boyfriend, doctors), because for a large chunk of this time, she had no idea memory of what is going on. This story is terrifying, jarring and raw. You think about how scary it is to be in this situation where you – and your doctors! – have no idea what is happening. Where you have clearly been misdiagnosed. Where one of the best hospitals in the nation cannot figure out the source of your illness. I feel for her parents, her boyfriend.
The best part of this book, in my opinion, is the writing. This is written by a journalist, and it shows. The writing simplifies what can often be seen as heavy, wordy doctor/science jargon. She takes days upon days upon weeks of no further follow up information and still manages so suck you in to the story.
I truly loved this and am excited to see the movie when it comes out. If you’ve considered reading this, I would certainly recommend it.
The best part of this book, in my opinion, is the writing. This is written by a journalist, and it shows. The writing simplifies what can often be seen as heavy, wordy doctor/science jargon. She takes days upon days upon weeks of no further follow up information and still manages so suck you in to the story.
I truly loved this and am excited to see the movie when it comes out. If you’ve considered reading this, I would certainly recommend it.
Devoured this book in less than 24 hours, scary but fascinating!