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“But then I never had to worry about a crash landing because I never even took off.”

Book:Prozac Nation: Young and Depressed in America

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Prozac Nation: Young and Depressed in America

This memoir delves into the personal journey of the author, detailing her struggles with depression and the transformative effects of taking Prozac. The narrative offers insights into the challenges faced by young adults in America dealing with mental health issues. more

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Elizabeth Wurtzel

Elizabeth Wurtzel is an American writer, born on July 31, 1967. She is best known for her memoir 'Prozac Nation,' which details her life experiences and emotional struggles in her youth. Her writing style is direct and candid, which has won her a wide readership. more

“And what I thought, every time I thought about my father, every time his name came up, was quite simply: I WANT TO KILL YOU. I wanted to be more mature, more reasonable, I wanted to have a big, fat, forgiving heart that could contain all this rage and still find room for kind, beneficent love, but I didn't have it in me. I just didn't.”

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Book:Prozac Nation: Young and Depressed in America

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“I always carry lots of stuff with me wherever I roam, always weighted down with books, with cassettes, with pens and paper, just in case I get the urge to sit down somewhere, and oh, I don't know, read something or write my masterpiece.”

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Book:Prozac Nation: Young and Depressed in America

Source: Prozac Nation: Young and Depressed in America

“I'd really like to write a book about Timothy McVeigh, but it would only work if he cooperated.”

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Author:Elizabeth Wurtzel

“I start to feel like I can't maintain the facade any longer, that I may just start to show through. And I wish I knew what was wrong. Maybe something about how stupid my whole life is.”