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A man suffering from depression is advised by his doctor to maintain a diary. The practice appears to relieve his symptoms, leading him to abandon his prescription pills. Yet the journal quickly turns into a compulsion, filling his days with obsessive organization and chronic worry. The novel explores the therapeutic promise and potential pitfalls of self-recording a life, and the psychological aftermath of turning a simple coping mechanism into an all-consuming habit.
Written by the author of “Singular Pleasures,” the story examines the boundaries between healing and obsession.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Harry Mathews
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