Susannah Cahalan is a New York Times bestselling author whose work delves into the intricate connection between the mind and the body. Her writing often explores how neurological conditions can profoundly alter our perception of reality and the self. Cahalan offers readers a profound look into the fragility of identity and the resilience of the human spirit when confronted with extraordinary circumstances.
The Psychedelic Life and Counterculture Rebellion of Rosemary Woodruff Leary
352 pages
13 hours of reading
Focusing on the pivotal yet overlooked contributions of a woman in the rise of psychedelics, the narrative explores her daring endeavors that ultimately led to her retreat from public life. The author, known for their bestselling work, delves into themes of courage and the societal impact of psychedelics, revealing a fascinating journey that intertwines personal sacrifice with a broader cultural movement.
From 'one of America's most courageous young journalists' (NPR) comes a
propulsive narrative history investigating the fifty-year-old mystery behind a
dramatic experiment that changed the course of modern medicine
NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING CHLOË GRACE MORETZ An award-winning memoir and instant New York Times bestseller that goes far beyond its riveting medical mystery, Brain on Fire is the powerful account of one woman’s struggle to recapture her identity. When twenty-four-year-old Susannah Cahalan woke up alone in a hospital room, strapped to her bed and unable to move or speak, she had no memory of how she’d gotten there. Days earlier, she had been on the threshold of a new, adult life: at the beginning of her first serious relationship and a promising career at a major New York newspaper. Now she was labeled violent, psychotic, a flight risk. What happened? In a swift and breathtaking narrative, Susannah tells the astonishing true story of her descent into madness, her family’s inspiring faith in her, and the lifesaving diagnosis that nearly didn’t happen. “A fascinating look at the disease that...could have cost this vibrant, vital young woman her life” (People), Brain on Fire is an unforgettable exploration of memory and identity, faith and love, and a profoundly compelling tale of survival and perseverance that is destined to become a classic.
