• Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness

Author: Susannah Cahalan

Format: Paperback

A gripping memoir by Susannah Cahalan, a journalist whose sudden descent into madness becomes a terrifying medical mystery. Beginning with subtle symptoms, her condition rapidly deteriorates, leading to seizures and hallucinations. Doctors are baffled as her family desperately searches for answers. This harrowing account details her struggle and highlights the importance of accurate diagnosis, telling the story of the doctor who identified her rare autoimmune disease, anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis, and saved her life. A powerful testament to resilience and a crucial reminder of the complexities of the human brain. A must-read for those interested in medicine, mental health, or the power of the human spirit.