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Center Cannot Hold: My Journey Through Madness by Elyn R. Saks
2 reviews
sleeson's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
3.5
Elyn bares it all in this memoir. She explains as best as she can the symptoms of living with schizophrenia. After reading The Best Minds by Jonathan Rosen, (she was mentioned in the book) I knew I wanted to read her story and understand the unknown side of the illness people have an automatic negative stigma to.
There are parts in the book I skimmed through because of repetitiveness.
I would have liked to know more about how her family, friends and co-workers dealt with her recurring psychotic moments. However, I understand this was her story. If you enjoy learning about mental illness, this is good one to read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Chronic illness, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Minor: Cancer
laura_crowther's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Cancer, Chronic illness, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
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