Passing for Normal: A Memoir of Compulsion

Wilensky, Amy S.

ISBN 10: 0767901851 / ISBN 13: 9780767901857

Published by Broadway Books, New York, 1999

About this Item

First edition, stated; first printing, full number line. Dated, inscribed, and signed by the author on the title page: "August 26, 1999 / For A-- B-- / With love, / Amy S. Wilensky." The book is square and unmarked; corners sharp, head of spine bumped. The dust jacket is not price-clipped (original price $23.00); Brodart protected. Seller Inventory # 006086

Bibliographic Details

Title: Passing for Normal: A Memoir of Compulsion

Publisher: Broadway Books, New York

Publication Date: 1999

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: 1st Edition

About this title

Synopsis:

An emotionally charged account of a lifelong struggle with Tourette's Syndrome and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder chronicles the author's battle with obsessions and pointless rituals, and her gradual acceptance of treatment and therapy.

Review:

"A harrowing and wryly humorous story of a woman's lifelong battle with tics and obsessions and her gradual acceptance of treatment."
--Village Voice

"Wilensky's emotional honesty and surprising humor make this memoir not only an informative account of diagnosis and treatment, but an exceptionally wise exploration of larger themes of difference and the need to belong."
--Publishers Weekly