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lowbrowhighart's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Medical content, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Gaslighting, Addiction, Alcoholism, Chronic illness, Suicidal thoughts, Drug abuse, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Car accident, Alcohol, Drug use, Domestic abuse, Racism, Rape, Xenophobia, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Miscarriage, Self harm, and Islamophobia
festive_fossil's review
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
4.75
I 'read' the audiobook of this, and finished it in two sittings. A truly excellent memoir that explores dealing with undiagnosed chronic disease and battling addiction. I found a lot to identify with in this book, as I have also dealt with a chronic disease, the years-long quest for diagnosis - though on a much less extreme scale I am thankful to say. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to learn more about what the experience of having chronic disease is like. Khakpour is explicit that this is not a triumphal narrative, so be prepared for that.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual violence, Drug abuse, Xenophobia, and Toxic relationship
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