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    Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness by Susannah Cahalan
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    A gripping and eye-opening memoir that reads like a medical drama - both terrifying and hopeful. Ideal for anyone intrigued by the mysteries of the mind, real-life diagnoses, or the triumph of human resilience.

    Susannah Cahalan's 'Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness' is a gripping memoir chronicling her terrifying descent into madness due to a rare autoimmune response attacking her brain. Through Cahalan's journalistic skills, the book presents a detailed account of her struggle to regain her lost memories and identity, while shedding light on the medical mysteries and misdiagnoses that many individuals face when dealing with similar afflictions.

    One morning, I’d woken up to find two red dots on the main purplish-blue vein running down my left arm. It was early 2009, and New York City was awash in bedbug scares: they infested offices, clothing...
    November 2012
    292 pages

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    No Gods, No Monsters - Convergence Saga by Cadwell Turnbull
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    A bold, unconventional urban fantasy rich with ideas and representation - rewarding if you don’t mind working for your payoff, but may frustrate readers who prefer simplicity or speed.

    "No Gods, No Monsters" by Cadwell Turnbull is a complex and intellectually stimulating read that delves into the themes of community, family, and human traits. The plot unfolds through various characters, timelines, and alternate worlds, creating a rich tapestry of interconnected storylines. Turnbull's writing style is described as smooth and engaging, with a focus on exploring the concept of monsters among us and the darker aspects of humanity. requires attention and rewards readers who stick it out, offering a deeply realized world with beautifully crafted characters.

    2021
    390 pages

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