Because We Are Bad
OCD and a Girl Lost in Thought
New York : Harper, [2019]
Format: Book
Edition: First Harper Paperbacks edition.
Description: x, 257 pages ; 21 cm
As a child, Lily knew she was bad. By the age of 13, she had killed someone with a thought, spread untold disease, and spied on her friends. Only by performing a series of secret routines could she correct her wrongdoing. But it was never enough. She had a severe case of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and it ruled her life. A startling true story.
Contents:
Chesbury Hospital -- My friend -- The letter -- New school -- Mum and Dad -- Swearing in church -- Most apologetic girl -- Hambledon -- Running from words -- Stumbling -- Special Needs Department -- Coming home -- Doctor, doctor -- Pills, pills, pills -- Driving -- Those who love me -- Thailand -- Dublin -- It is my fault -- Mental ward -- Harley Street -- Urine test -- Loser, friend -- Skating -- Ashleaves -- Nursery -- Journalism -- Rocky -- The truth.
Subjects:
Bailey, Lily.
Bailey, Lily -- Mental health.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder -- Patients -- Great Britain -- Biography.
Models (Persons) -- Great Britain -- Biography.
Journalists -- Great Britain -- Biography.
Bailey, Lily.
Bailey, Lily -- Mental health.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder -- Patients -- Great Britain -- Biography.
Models (Persons) -- Great Britain -- Biography.
Journalists -- Great Britain -- Biography.
ISBN:
9780062696175
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Call Number | Location | Shelf Location | Status |
BIOGRAPHY Bailey, Lily | Cooper (Forest Acres) | Biography | In |
"A version of this work was originally published in the United Kingdom in 2016 by Canbury Press"--Verso of title page.