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Raw account of depression's impact, cathartic read.

Recommendation: "The Scar" is an incredibly raw and honest account of how depression can impact someone's life, and the journey to recovery. It combines the author's personal experiences with a medical and cultural history of the illness, making it a unique and informative read. It has been described as cathartic by readers, who have appreciated the honesty and insight provided. This book could be a good read for anyone interested in mental health, or for those experiencing depression themselves and looking for relatable experiences.

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The Scar - A Personal History Of Depression And Recovery

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ISBN: 9780393357851
Authors: Mary Cregan
Date of Publication: 2020-03-24
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.73
(rated by 255 readers)

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A “searingly honest and riveting” (Colm Tóibín) memoir interweaving the author’s descent into depression with a medical and cultural history of the illness. At the age of twenty-seven, Mary Cregan gives birth to her first child, a daughter she names Anna. But it’s apparent that something is terribly wrong, and two days later, Anna dies―plunging Cregan into suicidal despair. Decades later, sustained by her work, a second marriage, and a son, Cregan reflects on this pivotal experience and attempts to make sense of it. She weaves together literature and research with details from her own ordeal―and the still-visible scar of her suicide attempt―while also considering her life as part of the larger history of our understanding of depression.
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Raw account of depression's impact, cathartic read.

Recommendation: "The Scar" is an incredibly raw and honest account of how depression can impact someone's life, and the journey to recovery. It combines the author's personal experiences with a medical and cultural history of the illness, making it a unique and informative read. It has been described as cathartic by readers, who have appreciated the honesty and insight provided. This book could be a good read for anyone interested in mental health, or for those experiencing depression themselves and looking for relatable experiences.