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Name: Brain on fire
Rating: 3.611111111111 (18 reviews)
Author: Susannah Cahalan

Susannah Cahalan's journey through the depths of her mind as she struggles with a rare autoimmune disease called anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis. The book vividly describes the chaotic events leading up to her hospitalization and the process of being diagnosed, while also touching on her life after recovery. Cahalan's account is a powerful reminder of the importance of seeking help and the resilience of the human spirit.

First publish date: 2012

Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography

Authors: Susannah Cahalan

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