The Man Who Couldn't Stop
The Man Who Couldn't Stop
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Book • Nonfiction
2010s
2014
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Man Who Couldn't Stop by David Adam explores a person's experience with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The book combines personal anecdotes with scientific research to provide insight into the condition, its symptoms, and treatments. It aims to increase understanding of OCD and mental health by blending narrative with factual information.
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Review Roundup
David Adam's The Man Who Couldn't Stop is an insightful exploration of obsessive-compulsive disorder, blending personal experience with scientific research. The book is praised for its engaging writing and depth of understanding. Some readers find the scientific sections dense, but the personal anecdotes effectively illuminate the challenges of living with OCD.
Who Should Read The Man Who Couldn't Stop?
A reader fascinated by psychological disorders and personal memoirs would enjoy The Man Who Couldn't Stop by David Adam. Fans of Oliver Sacks' The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and Andrew Solomon’s The Noonday Demon would appreciate its blend of scientific insight and personal storytelling.
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The Man Who Couldn't Stop by David Adam was inspired by the author's own experiences with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), providing both a personal and scientific exploration of the condition.
David Adam is a journalist and editor who has contributed to Nature, a leading scientific journal, which underpins the book's detailed and research-backed insights into OCD.
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The book received positive reviews for its blend of memoir and science writing, shedding light on both the symptoms and the wider implications of OCD in an accessible manner.
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Book • Nonfiction
2010s
2014
Adult
18+ years
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