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Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness

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by Susannah Cahalan (Goodreads Author)

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Do you have this book? It seems really interesting.
Tatiana Ruban Yes, I do. This is very interesting story. The human's brain is unpredictable and we never know what could happen on the next day. …moreYes, I do. This is very interesting story. The human's brain is unpredictable and we never know what could happen on the next day. (less)
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I can not access to the content . What should I do ?
Kally Check the library.
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I'm a huge fan of the book Girl, Interrupted by Susanna Kaysen. My friend recently bought this book and the owners of the book store she bought it at mentioned it is related to Girl Interrupted. Can anyone dispute this? Or at least tell me where they might've got this idea? Never heard it before. Thanks if you respond.
Brock I've only seen the movie Girl, Interrupted, and have read Brain on Fire. I assume it's just because both are about mental illness.…moreI've only seen the movie Girl, Interrupted, and have read Brain on Fire. I assume it's just because both are about mental illness.(less)
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Our library has a waiting list on the book but I can get it on audiobook. Just wondering if that is ok, I only ask because it isn't really reading?
Steph Listening to audiobooks is reading. Signed, a public librarian.
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I'm a huge fan of the book Girl, Interrupted by Susanna Kaysen. My friend recently bought this book and the owners of the book store she bought it at mentioned it is related to Girl Interrupted. Can anyone dispute this? Or at least tell me where they might've got this idea? Never heard it before. Thanks if you respond.
Ashley It’s not related at all. Two totally different stories, settings, time periods, and experiences. As you know, “Girl” follows the life of a woman in a …moreIt’s not related at all. Two totally different stories, settings, time periods, and experiences. As you know, “Girl” follows the life of a woman in a psych ward and beyond.

This memoir (trying not give away spoilers), focuses more on the hospital tactics used to figure out a previously misunderstood diagnosis, once thought to be psychotic in nature. (less)
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