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Oliver Broudy

    Oliver Broudy honed his craft through short stories, showcasing a knack for vivid narratives that found their way into numerous literary journals. Transitioning to non-fiction after serving as an editor at The Paris Review, he has since explored a wide array of subjects for magazines, taking his writing to diverse global locales. His distinctive approach involves delving into the unusual, from dissecting societal undercurrents to profiling captivating individuals. Broudy's work is characterized by its meticulous research and an engaging style that illuminates often-overlooked aspects of the human experience.

    The Sensitives
    • 2020

      The Sensitives

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      3.2(52)Add rating

      Over fifty million Americans endure a mysterious environmental illness that renders them allergic to chemicals. Innocuous staples from deodorant to garbage bags wreak havoc on sensitives. No one is born with EI; it often starts with a single toxic exposure. Symptoms include extreme fatigue, brain fog, muscle aches, inability to tolerate certain foods. Broudy investigates this disease, and delves into the intricate, ardent subculture that surrounds it--Adapted from jacket

      The Sensitives