Dumont, Adele
The Pulling
- ISBN 13:
- 9781914484834
- author:
- Dumont, Adele
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Scribe Publications
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Personal Memoirs, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Adele Dumont's memoir offers a profound exploration of her inner world. Diagnosed with trichotillomania, she reflects on how this compulsive hair-pulling condition has shaped her life and experiences. Through her story, Dumont probes the complexities of ritual, obsession, and shame, revealing the intricate workings of the human mind. As she navigates her diagnosis, Dumont grapples with questions about the origins of her condition, the distinction between nervous habits and compulsions, and the delicate balance between seeking understanding and confronting feelings of shame. Her writing is both probing and affecting, shedding light on the darker corners of the human psyche. With perfect judgment, Dumont illuminates how easily routine can escalate into obsession, and how hidden horrors can lurk beneath the surface. This is a deeply personal and thought-provoking exploration of the human experience.