The centre cannot hold: My journey through madness by Elyn R. Saks

[BryanaCamp]

Has anyone read this? I'm feeling very isolated & fed up with my schizophrenia so would like to read this bio as I think it will be a comfort. But I can't find a cheap copy as Amazon won't ship used copies to Australia, only new copies $26.00.

I don't want to spend that much. I work in libraries so trust me, I've scoured evey library in Victoria for a free copy, no dice.

Just wondering if anyone has read it & found it a good read? if it's worth $26.

Elyn Saks is a success by any measure: she's an endowed professor at the prestigious University of Southern California Gould School of Law. She has managed to achieve this in spite of being diagnosed as schizophrenic and given a "grave" prognosis—and suffering the effects of her illness throughout her life.

[Gazza75]

HI @BryanaCamp , I had a quick look for it.  I haven't read it, but, it seems to have all pretty favourable reviews.  The only thing I can suggest is maybe getting it as an ebook as its around $20. It's on google play/books.  Not quite the same as a real book, but, at least you don't have to pay postage and you should be able to get it right away.

[silverspoon]

Hi BryanaCamp

I'm sorry but i can't help you in obtaining a copy of this book, but when you have obtained one and finished your read it would be great to hear from you about your opinion on the book.

Cheers

CKS

[Teej]

Hi @BryanaCamp 

I found this on book depository free shipping

Oops it’s A$22.68 

https://www.bookdepository.com/search?searchTerm=The+centre+cannot+hold%3A+My+journey+through+madnes...

[Razzle]

@Teej   I just looked on booktopia, I went as far as the checkout to see if it’s free shipping, they were charging 7.50 for postage - and I already have an account.  I think I have always been charged shipping with this company but generally the book themselves are a lot cheaper

[Everan]

@BryanaCampI just read a quote from her after reading your post that was nice to hear "the humanity we all share is more important than the mental illness we may not". Sounds like a good read

[Modelzen]

@BryanaCamp
I also would be interested in reading this.!