Susannah Cahalan
Brain on Fire
- ISBN 13:
- 9781451621389
- author:
- Susannah Cahalan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Simon & Schuster
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 266
- Dimensions:
- 13.97 x 2.29 x 21.34 centimetres
- Genre:
- Biography, Personal Memoirs, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Susannah Cahalan's life was turned upside down in 2009 when she woke up in a hospital room with no memory of who she was or what had happened. A month-long stay followed, marked by hallucinations and violent outbursts, which left her unable to move or speak.
A team of doctors worked tirelessly to find an explanation for Susannah's condition, spending over a million dollars on treatment. Meanwhile, her loved ones struggled to cope with the situation, but ultimately their faith in her helped them get through the darkest period.
It was neurologist Souhel Najjar who eventually made the breakthrough diagnosis - a rare autoimmune disorder that attacks the brain, linked to conditions like schizophrenia and autism. His discovery saved Susannah's life, offering a remarkable testament to the power of medical science and human resilience.
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