Brain on Fire

sheldon_rapoza shared a tip "What an incredible story. I’m not sure I’ve ever read something so crazy that also has such a good ending. Without spoiling it, the author (a reporter), wakes up to one day understand she is essentially losing her mind. Her own body is killing her. Very well written and easy to read on a heavy topic."

brooke_bartscher shared a tip "This book kinda freaked me out, in a good way. Definitely would recommend, I finished it in two days because I wanted to know what would happen."

Ghoulington shared a tip ""Brain on Fire" is a great autobiographical recall of Susan Cahalan's illness and how it took hold of her life, affecting her career, relationships, and herself. I love reading books from the prospective of someone with an illness or disorder, as it gives great insight to what it looks like from the inside looking out. With plenty of medical jargon to satisfy me, I have read this book at least four times and it continues to be one of my favourite books."

d.mampourian shared a tip "Naturally I’m drawn to medical stories, when I read this book I was in awe of her perseverance and it’s written so beautifully. I always recommend it to all my friends."

gracemnicholson shared a tip "I borrowed this from my psychology teacher my junior year of high school and couldn’t put it down. It was so engaging and interesting. I definitely recommend if you’re into psychology or social sciences."

rebekah_2355 shared a tip "4.4/5 Such an interesting story! And yes, it's a memoir, but if you like mysteries, especially medical mysteries, you'll love this. A harrowing race against time story - will the doctors figure out what's wrong with her? Or will she be committed to a mental institution for the rest of her life?"