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Obsessive, Intrusive, Magical Thinking: A Life Lived Obsessively
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Marianne Eloise
he mortifying ordeal of being known, minus the ordeal and sans mortification. I felt recognised on every page, learned so many new things, and laughed so hard I choked on my water. Read this!!! — Naoise Dolan, author of Exciting Times
In her candid, witty memoir, Marianne Eloise offers a powerful account of what it is like to feel trapped by mental health problems and obsessions … A brave book that puts vulnerability fully on show. ― Independent
Incandescent […] Eloise’s wit and grace cast her differences in a dazzling light […] the result is a rewarding navigation through the corridors of a relentlessly curious mind. ― Publishers Weekly
There are several shrewd observations made within this lucid and level-headed memoir. Amongst them is the way the matrix of obsession, compulsion and intrusion represents an exaggeration of conventional anxieties. ― Arts Desk
Did not disappoint […] a really good portrayal of neurodiversity in an entertaining and enjoyable way’ ― Eleanor, NetGalley
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About the Author
Marianne Eloise is a writer and journalist. She covers topics like TV, film, digital culture, neurodiversity, wellness and alternative music, for outlets including The Cut, the New York Times, Courier, Vulture, i-D, Guardian and more.
Book Specifications
Title: Obsessive, Intrusive, Magical Thinking: A Life Lived Obsessively
Author: Marianne Eloise
Language: English
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 288
Weight: 346g
Published Year: 2022
Publisher: Icon Books
ISBN: 978-1785788154
Dimensions: 13.34 x 2.54 x 20.32 cm
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