Brain on Fire

My Month of Madness

By: Susannah Cahalan

Narrated by: Susannah Cahalan

INCLUDES A NEW AUDIO AFTERWORD!

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING CHLOË GRACE MORETZ

A “captivating” (The New York Times Book Review), award-winning memoir and instant New York Times bestseller that goes far beyond its riveting medical mystery, Brain on Fire is a powerful account of one woman’s struggle to recapture her identity.

When twenty-four-year-old Susannah Cahalan woke up alone in a hospital room, strapped to her bed and unable to move or speak, she had no memory of how she’d gotten there. Days earlier, she had been on the threshold of a new, adult life: at the beginning of her first serious relationship and a promising career at a major New York newspaper. Now she was labeled as violent, psychotic, a flight risk. What happened?

In an “unforgettable” (Elle), “stunningly brave” (NPR), and breathtaking narrative, Susannah tells the astonishing true story of her descent into madness, her family’s inspiring faith in her, and the lifesaving diagnosis that almost didn’t happen. “A fascinating look at the disease that…could have cost this vibrant, vital young woman her life” (People), Brain on Fire is an unforgettable exploration of memory and identity, faith and love, and a profoundly compelling tale of survival and perseverance.

Brain food aflame

You only learn from problems and practice. Her passionate need to find a diagnosis told through her own words and fevered brain teach and they do so with compassion for as she put it: those awaiting diagnosis and thus answers.

Amazing

I couldn’t stop listening. I’ll recommend Susannah’s book to everyone. she’s an inspiration. Can’t wait to read her second book.

Powerful

What a beautifully powerful story that gives so much insight to a phenomenon, the way a person loses their grasp on reality, that few can understand. Eloquent storytelling and an incredible ability to relate the medical diagnosis with the humanity behind the disease- so well done.

Brain on Fire

The author was generous in sharing an amazing journey of strength and love. Medically technical explanations were given in an understandable way without losing the everyday person. Very personal story extremely well told.

What a book!

This is not my normal read, but I really enjoyed hearing this woman’s story. She was able to share her journey and explain complicated brain related material correlating to her situation in a way that was engaging and informative. It’s a gift that she, a writer, is able to share in hopes that others in her situation find answers sooner or literally at all.