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- ISBN
- 9781250083180
- Book Title
- Man Who Couldn't Stop : Ocd and the True Story of Alife Lost in Thought
- Item Length
- 8.2in
- Publisher
- Picador
- Publication Year
- 2016
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.8in
- Genre
- Biography & Autobiography, Psychology
- Topic
- Psychopathology / Compulsive Behavior, Cultural Heritage, Science & Technology
- Item Width
- 5.5in
- Item Weight
- 10.9 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 336 Pages
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Unraveling the Power of Obsessive Thoughts Dive into the complex world of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) with this riveting narrative by acclaimed science writer, David Adam. The Man Who Couldn't Stop offers both a deep personal exploration of Adam's own twenty-year experience with OCD and an in-depth study of this widely misunderstood condition. Exquisitely balancing humor and urgency, this text is an unflinching look at how our neural networks can lead us astray, driving us towards obsession. The poignant examples provided throughout the book--from a schoolgirl eating a wall of her house piece by piece to a man dying under his household junk--highlight the extremes of OCD to an uninitiated reader. Bridging the gap between science, history, and memoir, this book explores the nature of intrusive thoughts, how they can transform into a blinding blizzard of unwanted perceptions, and the fine line when a harmless preoccupation morphs into compulsion. Serving as a haunting chronicle of personal torment, The Man Who Couldn't Stop brilliantly illuminates the darkest recesses of the human mind. Whether you're a professional in the field of mental health, a student of psychology, or simply someone who seeks to understand more about the human condition, this book delivers an unforgettable, potent insight into the world of OCD and its implications.
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Publisher
Picador
ISBN-10
1250083184
ISBN-13
9781250083180
eBay Product ID (ePID)
217083375
Product Key Features
Book Title
Man Who Couldn't Stop : Ocd and the True Story of Alife Lost in Thought
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Psychopathology / Compulsive Behavior, Cultural Heritage, Science & Technology
Publication Year
2016
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Psychology
Number of Pages
336 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
8.2in
Item Height
0.8in
Item Width
5.5in
Item Weight
10.9 Oz
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Reviews
[David Adam] is a companionable Virgil, guiding the reader through the hellish circles of [OCD], explaining scientific concepts in clear, nontechnical prose . . . It provides all readers with a fascinating glimpse of an unusual but enduring form of psychopathology.-Scott Stossel, The New York Times Book Review (Editors' Choice) "[A] searing account . . . Works such as Elizabeth Wurtzel's Prozac Nation , Andrew Solomon's The Noonday Demon and most recently Scott Stossel's My Age of Anxiety set a high standard... .[and] Adam more than meets it, writing with honesty, compassion and even humor about a malady so often stigmatized and caricatured." -Carlos Lozada, The Washington Post "The author's learned but conversational tone when discussing the scientific background of OCD and related disorders is inviting - readers may be reminded of Elizabeth Kolbert's tone in her excellent The Sixth Extinction ... [Adam] is a capable, informative, and well-intentioned guide, illuminating the darker corners of OCD while demonstrating certain areas of promising research."- The Boston Globe
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616.85/227
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Trade
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23
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