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The Man Who Couldn't Stop
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The Man Who Couldn't Stop

OCD and the True Story of a Life Lost in Thought

by David Adam

Recommended by John Green

Recommended by John Green

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Recommended by 2 sources and appears in Most Recommended Books, Psychology, and Science.

Have you ever had a strange urge to jump from a tall building, or steer your car into oncoming traffic You are not alone. In this captivating fusion of science, history and personal memoir, writer David Adam explores the weird thoughts that exist within every mind, and how they drive millions of us towards obsessions and compulsions.David has suff...

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The Man Who Couldn't Stop

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