Try Not to Think of a Pink Elephant

Name: Try Not to Think of a Pink Elephant
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781760991982
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Stories about OCD

By Martin Ingle and Dani Leever and Patrick Marlborough and Katharine Pollock and Sienna Rose Scully

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In Try Not to Think of a Pink Elephant, the authors share their unique and diverse personal experiences through reflective essays and narratives. This collection delves into moments of introspection, growth, and the challenges faced by each author, providing an intimate glimpse into their lives. The book explores themes of identity, resilience, and the complexity of human emotions, offering readers both insight and inspiration through the memoirs of these distinct voices.
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Try Not to Think of a Pink Elephant

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At times humorous, at times heartbreaking, this engaging anthology will keep you on the edge of your seat, compelling you to read on as five talented authors tell their stories about living with OCD.

Try Not to Think of a Pink Elephant is a collection of real-life stories about living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Contributors include:

Martin Ingle on OCD and sexual intimacy; Dani Leever on contamination-based OCD; Patrick Marlborough on living with OCD in NYC; Katharine Pollock on over-achievement and control of food and body; and Sienna Rose Scully on the untimely death of her mother, an event that actualised her most persistent OCD obsession.

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Try Not to Think of a Pink Elephant features five unique and affirming stories that explore the complexities of living with OCD. The authors deliver raw, witty, and vibrant narratives that offer both enlightenment and entertainment, leaving a lasting impact on readers. The book is praised for its compassionate portrayal of personal experiences and its ability to connect with and support those facing similar challenges.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760991982

Publisher: Fremantle Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 October 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: Fremantle Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 264g

Pages: 208

Collections

Biography & Memoir Dani Leever Katharine Pollock Martin Ingle Non-Fiction Patrick Marlborough Penguin Books Sienna Rose Scully

About the Author

Martin Ingle (Author) Martin Ingle is a writer, filmmaker, actor and obsessive-compulsive worrywart who lives and works on Yuggera land. Dani Leever (Author) Dani Leever is a genderqueer nonfiction writer from Naarm. Patrick Marlborough (Author) Patrick Marlborough is a neurodivergent nonbinary writer, comedian, journalist, critic and musician based in Walyalap, Wadjuk Boodja. Katharine Pollock (Author) Katharine Pollock is a Sydney-based writer who lives and writes on Eora land. Sienna Rose Scully (Author) Sienna Rose Scully is the youngest of four children, who has recently returned to live in Walyalap, Wadjuk Boodja.