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

BryanaCampSenior Contributor

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

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.

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Gazza75Senior Contributor

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

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.

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silverspoonSenior Contributor

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

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

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RazzleSenior Contributor

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

@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

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EveranSenior Contributor

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

@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

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ModelzenCasual Contributor

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

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