Title: Because We Are Bad: OCD and a Girl Lost in ThoughtAuthor: Lily Bailey
Publication date 2018
Genres: Biography, Mental Health, Non-Fiction
Number of pages: 272
Trigger Warnings: OCD, Suicide
This is essentially a biography of the author, Lily Bailey’s life with OCD. Each chapter follows a different topic in her life. She talks about her experience with OCD from when she was a child until now. I felt really sad reading about her dealing with OCD as a child. The last chapter was my favourite as it was a positive outlook on the future and there was a particular quote that I felt inspiring for those with OCD.
This book is unlike other books that I have read that feature OCD. It is not fiction and it is not a book of advice. It is very much a biography and the advice in this book is limited so if you’re looking for a book on dealing with OCD, this book may not be for you.
The writing was repetitive, however that is the nature of OCD and I felt like the writing style complemented the topic.
The title originally seems confusing but it makes sense once you read the book.
Additionally, I found the sombre tone could potentially be triggering to someone with OCD/depression, such as myself.
Overall, I would recommend this book to those who would like to know more about what it is like living with OCD and to those who are looking for someone who also has OCD. However, be aware that this book could trigger symptoms.
Rating: 3.75/5 stars
*This book was kindly sent to me to review, however, all opinions are my own.
This is essentially a biography of the author, Lily Bailey’s life with OCD. Each chapter follows a different topic in her life. She talks about her experience with OCD from when she was a child until now. I felt really sad reading about her dealing with OCD as a child. The last chapter was my favourite as it was a positive outlook on the future and there was a particular quote that I felt inspiring for those with OCD.
This book is unlike other books that I have read that feature OCD. It is not fiction and it is not a book of advice. It is very much a biography and the advice in this book is limited so if you’re looking for a book on dealing with OCD, this book may not be for you.
The writing was repetitive, however that is the nature of OCD and I felt like the writing style complemented the topic.
The title originally seems confusing but it makes sense once you read the book.
Additionally, I found the sombre tone could potentially be triggering to someone with OCD/depression, such as myself.
Overall, I would recommend this book to those who would like to know more about what it is like living with OCD and to those who are looking for someone who also has OCD. However, be aware that this book could trigger symptoms.
Rating: 3.75/5 stars
*This book was kindly sent to me to review, however, all opinions are my own.
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