{"product_id":"the-man-who-couldnt-stop-david-adam-9781250083180","title":"The Man Who Couldn't Stop: OCD and the True Story of a Life Lost in Thought","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnraveling the Power of Obsessive Thoughts\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDive into the complex world of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) with this riveting narrative by acclaimed science writer, David Adam. \u003ci\u003eThe Man Who Couldn't Stop\u003c\/i\u003e offers both a deep personal exploration of Adam's own twenty-year experience with OCD and an in-depth study of this widely misunderstood condition. Exquisitely balancing humor and urgency, this text is an unflinching look at how our neural networks can lead us astray, driving us towards obsession. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe poignant examples provided throughout the book--from a schoolgirl eating a wall of her house piece by piece to a man dying under his household junk--highlight the extremes of OCD to an uninitiated reader. Bridging the gap between science, history, and memoir, this book explores the nature of intrusive thoughts, how they can transform into a blinding blizzard of unwanted perceptions, and the fine line when a harmless preoccupation morphs into compulsion. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eServing as a haunting chronicle of personal torment, \u003ci\u003e The Man Who Couldn't Stop \u003c\/i\u003ebrilliantly illuminates the darkest recesses of the human mind. Whether you're a professional in the field of mental health, a student of psychology, or simply someone who seeks to understand more about the human condition, this book delivers an unforgettable, potent insight into the world of OCD and its implications.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David Adam\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1250083184\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781250083180\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Picador USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/02\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 336\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.20h x 5.50w x 0.80d","brand":"David Adam","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44050416075007,"sku":"9781250083180","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_76357df4-c886-4415-aab7-3452a5480752.jpg?v=1685007106","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-man-who-couldnt-stop-david-adam-9781250083180","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}