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.
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
The story of twenty-four-year-old Susannah Cahalan and the life-saving discovery of the autoimmune disorder that nearly killed her -- and that could perhaps be the root of "demonic possessions" throughout history.