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“Maybe it's true what Thomas Moore said: “It is only through mystery and madness that the soul is revealed.”

Quote by Susannah Cahalan

Book:Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness

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Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness

This memoir takes readers on a personal journey through the author's descent into a mysterious illness that initially appears to be a mental breakdown. The narrative explores the challenges of misdiagnosis, the impact on personal relationships, and the eventual discovery of a rare autoimmune disease. The book offers a candid look at the complexities of medical diagnosis and the resilience of the human spirit. more

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Susannah Cahalan

Susannah Cahalan is an American author born in 1985. She gained fame for writing 'Brain on Fire', a book about her own experience with a rare neurological disease called anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis. more

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