The compelling story of an acclaimed journalist and New York Times bestselling author's ongoing struggle with epilepsy--his torturous decision to keep his condition a secret to avoid discrimination, and his ensuing decades-long battle to not only survive, but to thrive.
As a college freshman, Kurt Eichenwald awoke one night on the floor of his dorm room, confused and in pain. In the aftermath of that critical moment, his once-carefree life would be consumed by confrontations with medical incompetence, discrimination that almost cost him his education and employment, physical abuse, and dark moments when he contemplated suicide.
This is the story of one man's battle to pursue his dreams despite an often incapacitating brain disorder. From his early experiences of fear and denial to his exasperating search for treatment, Eichenwald provides a deeply candid account of his years facing this misunderstood and often stigmatized condition. He details his encounters with the doctors whose negligence could have killed him, but for the heroic actions of a brilliant neurologist and the family and friends who fought for him.
Many of Eichenwald's recollections are drawn from his diaries, vivid and painstakingly kept records that helped sharpen his skills as a journalist. He raises important questions about the nature of memory, the revelations of brain science, and the profound mysteries of human perception.
Ultimately, A Mind Unraveled is an inspirational story, one that chronicles how Eichenwald, faced often with his own mortality, transformed trauma into a guide for reaching the future he desired. Defying relentless threats to his emotional and physical well-being, he affirmed his decision to never give up, and in the process learned how to rise from the depths of despair to the heights of unimagined success.
Advance praise for A Mind Unraveled
"A Mind Unraveled reads like a medical thriller, at times truly frightening but also deeply inspiring. This book will make me think differently as a doctor. Kurt Eichenwald is a tremendously talented writer. When you travel on his personal journey, it is pure gold."--Sanjay Gupta, M.D., chief medical correspondent, CNN
"This book absolutely floored me. It's a medical mystery unlike any I've read before, with a propulsive narrative. Trust me, you won't be able to put it down."--Bryan Burrough, New York Times bestselling author of Barbarians at the Gate
"This powerful account provides an important blueprint for anyone struggling to overcome serious challenges."--Katie Couric
0 有用 十水 2018-11-08 17:55:07
癫痫抗争史。
0 有用 NoNo 2020-02-19 06:45:38
差点被作者的医生老爹气吐血 自己的面子比小儿子的健康重要 被老妈感动到 有棱角的善良才是真正的善良 没有妈妈的执着 那天他定无缘遇到靠谱医生Narrden “the person who saved my life” 如他dedication所写
0 有用 ZZ 2019-03-08 22:17:29
如果没有读过这本书,是无法想象美国医疗系统的黑暗。作者的父亲还是一个医生,结果都没有让自己的孩子躲过这些劫难。故事展开之后,他在大学里的经历,以及后来找工作时候的经历。当然,这期间,他有着一直支持他的同宿舍同学,后来成了医生的朋友。还有给了他很多鼓励和支持的妻子。看着三个儿子茁壮成长,作者应该是无憾的了。结尾非常好,他带着孩子们回到了他多年之前发癫痫的餐馆吃了一顿完满的饭。
0 有用 Lisa Mona 2020-02-13 11:27:58
前70%的内容让人气的想跳脚,后30%感动的一塌涂地。让人悲叹的不是疾病多么可怕,而是人心之险恶。有些人把“成见”当作武器试图为社会构建起一座看似安全的屏障,实则却是否定了墙另一面的人生存的权利,将他们推入深渊,并将一切原因归咎于他们。可怕至极。
0 有用 镜花 2019-03-21 04:54:18
对癫痫有了更多了解。对作者只有佩服佩服佩服。还有作者的妈妈。对美国医疗教育系统进一步了解和去滤镜。
0 有用 NoNo 2020-02-19 06:45:38
差点被作者的医生老爹气吐血 自己的面子比小儿子的健康重要 被老妈感动到 有棱角的善良才是真正的善良 没有妈妈的执着 那天他定无缘遇到靠谱医生Narrden “the person who saved my life” 如他dedication所写
0 有用 Lisa Mona 2020-02-13 11:27:58
前70%的内容让人气的想跳脚,后30%感动的一塌涂地。让人悲叹的不是疾病多么可怕,而是人心之险恶。有些人把“成见”当作武器试图为社会构建起一座看似安全的屏障,实则却是否定了墙另一面的人生存的权利,将他们推入深渊,并将一切原因归咎于他们。可怕至极。
0 有用 镜花 2019-03-21 04:54:18
对癫痫有了更多了解。对作者只有佩服佩服佩服。还有作者的妈妈。对美国医疗教育系统进一步了解和去滤镜。
0 有用 ZZ 2019-03-08 22:17:29
如果没有读过这本书,是无法想象美国医疗系统的黑暗。作者的父亲还是一个医生,结果都没有让自己的孩子躲过这些劫难。故事展开之后,他在大学里的经历,以及后来找工作时候的经历。当然,这期间,他有着一直支持他的同宿舍同学,后来成了医生的朋友。还有给了他很多鼓励和支持的妻子。看着三个儿子茁壮成长,作者应该是无憾的了。结尾非常好,他带着孩子们回到了他多年之前发癫痫的餐馆吃了一顿完满的饭。
0 有用 十水 2018-11-08 17:55:07
癫痫抗争史。