A Cry Forever Contributor(s): Drake, S. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1847473792 ISBN-13: 9781847473790 Publisher: Chipmunka Publishing OUR PRICE: $16.15 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 2007 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Medical | Nursing - Psychiatric & Mental Health - Psychology | Mental Health - Medical | Diseases |
Dewey: 616 |
Physical Information: 0.45" H x 5" W x 8" (0.48 lbs) 196 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Description 'A Cry for Help' is the follow-up to Stephen's very succesful 'A Cry For Help' and continues his first book's theme highlighting the constant struggles of living with OCD. Stephen has a terrible fear, amongst others, of harming an elderly lady. Having to continually check that each and every elderly woman he passed in the street or came into everyday contact had not suffered at his hands.'A Cry Forever' tackles how this obsession has altered Stephen's life, further periods in custody are discussed as are Stephen's experiences of forming relationships and starting a family hindered by ever-present obsessions. This is an honest and open book which can act as a beacon of hope for those suffering from this wildly misunderstood, yet life-changing illness. About the Author Stephen Drake was born in Surrey in 1970 and was diagnosed with OCD in 1989, having spent periods in jail due to the condition. Further custody followed as stress heightened his obsessions. In 2006 Stephen wrote his first book entitled 'A Cry For Help' as a way of expressing his problems and changing his wayward course. 'A Cry For Ever' followed a year later, having been encouraged by benefits from his first book. Book Extract "When Charlie stirred, it was almost midday. |