Description
Elyn R. Saks recounts her lifelong battle with schizophrenia in this unflinching and profoundly moving memoir. From early childhood obsessions to full-blown psychotic episodes during her studies at Oxford and Yale, Saks navigates the terrifying landscape of her own mind, grappling with paranoia, hallucinations, and suicidal ideation. Despite the immense challenges posed by her illness and the pervasive stigma surrounding mental health, she perseveres, ultimately achieving remarkable success as a law professor and advocate for the mentally ill. This powerful narrative offers a rare glimpse into the lived experience of severe mental illness, highlighting the resilience of the human spirit and the possibility of a fulfilling life even in the face of profound adversity.
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hardcover
Hyperion
Published Aug 14, 2007
352 pages
ISBN: 9781401301385
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Details
First Published
2007
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Center Cannot Hold: My Journey Through Madness by Elyn R. Saks.