A friend took me to a psychiatrist. I thought I was the son of gods, a captain of a space mission, and kept a chronicle of my madness.
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An engaging autofiction, a story about illness and healing, about the boundaries of 'normalcy' and about what a person experiences when they are going insane without realizing it. This could be said about Billy Milligan or the characters in Oliver Sacks' stories. Reading this book, absolutely everyone can relate to everything the author writes about. It is not just a story about 'madness' - it raises deep philosophical and existential questions. It is written dynamically, captivatingly, in dialogue with the reader, one could even say, interactively. The author plays with us in places: for example, describing different voices in their head, suddenly asks: 'Are you reading these lines in your voice or mine? Did your heart skip a beat, didn't it?' (the reader's heart really does skip a beat at that moment). It is impossible to tear away from the text. And despite the complex theme, the book leaves an inspiring and life-affirming aftertaste. This book is for fans of 'The Minds of Billy Milligan', 'The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat', and 'Flowers for Algernon'. From the author: A few years ago, I completely broke down. So much so that I had to be tied to a bed in a psychiatric hospital so I couldn't harm myself. I have no idea when my madness began. If people knew how often they feel lost, they would stop being afraid to mention it out loud. I wrote this book primarily for myself in case the voices in my head cause a new commotion, and for those who have gone through a similar trial - perhaps my experience can somehow help them. Rebuilding oneself from scratch is exhausting work, but also fascinating, because the ability to experience real emotions returns to you. In one beautiful moment, you will understand that you are creating the person you want to be.
Author:
Author:Ankhel Martin
Cover:
Cover:hardcover
Category:
- Category:Humor & Entertainment
- Category:Psychology
Publication language:
Publication Language:Russian
Paper:
Paper:offset
Dimensions:
Dimensions:20x13x1.6 cm
Series:
Series:More Than Life
Age restrictions:
Age restrictions:16+
ISBN:
ISBN:978-5-00195-998-4
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