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Obsessed: A Memoir of My Life with OCD

Allison Britz
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Obsessed: A Memoir of My Life with OCD

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2017

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Allison Britz

Obsessed: A Memoir of My Life with OCD

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Self-Improvement

Biography

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

2000s

Topic
Mental Illness

Psychology
Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

13-18 years

Lexile Level

HL760L

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Super Short Summary

Research Obsessed: A Memoir of My Life with OCD by Allison Britz details the author's journey with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Britz shares her personal experiences, challenges, and the impact of OCD on her daily life. Through candid reflections, she provides insight into the complexities of living with this mental health condition and her path toward understanding and managing it.

Informative

Emotional

Challenging

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.3

6,293 ratings

73%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Obsessed: A Memoir of My Life with OCD by Allison Britz garners praise for its raw, candid portrayal of living with OCD. Readers appreciate its heartfelt and educational narrative, which demystifies a complex disorder. Some criticize the pacing and structure, wishing for a deeper exploration of Britz's recovery process. Yet, its honesty and relatability resonate strongly.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Obsessed: A Memoir of My Life with OCD?

A reader who appreciates Obsessed: A Memoir of My Life with OCD by Allison Britz likely enjoys personal memoirs dealing with mental health, similar to Turtles All the Way Down by John Green, and seeks an insightful, empathetic portrayal of OCD, resonating with young adult audiences exploring mental illness.

4.3

6,293 ratings

73%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Self-Improvement

Biography

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

2000s

Topic
Mental Illness

Psychology
Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

13-18 years

Lexile Level

HL760L

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