Books about nutters

[EvianBaby]

Ive been reading The Psychopath Test by John Ronson (will probably finish it today) and found it so interesting.


Can anyone recommend any other books that delve into the world of madness? Preferably non-fiction.

[Zacs-Master]

This?
http://www.hm-treasur...get2012_documents.htm

[Mosaic]

Shoot me down for being picky - but nutters, nutjobs, barmpots etc etc are among words that are hurtful and discriminatory towards people suffering mental illness.
..and please bear in mind there is a 1 in 3 chance of you suffering mental illness during your life. I don't say me, because I have my own diagnosis.

It's up there with the n-word for describing black people. Would you like to re-phrase your question?

[Mosaic]

oh Zacs, you are a .......disturbed but interesting person with lots to contribute to society.....

[Zacs-Master]

.....disturbed but interesting person

Sob.....that's the nicest....sob......thing anyone has ever....sob.....said about me

[sophie_1003]

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is brilliant but it is fiction.

[boxtops]

I agree with mosacic - I too thought it was an unfortunate title. Quite hurtful to those who suffer.

[joggerjayne]

It's fiction, but ... Heart Of Darkness by Joseph Conrad

[EvianBaby]

Deary me, apologies to anyone who is offended by my choice of terminology.

Can either of you actually make any suggestions?

Zacs - very funny :)

I'd rally rather read more about true accounts about people with mental illness and the people involved with them.

[boxtops]

Sorry evian, I can't make any suggestions, this is not the sort of book which appeals to me.

[yogasun]

Agree with sophie

Great book (One Flew Over....)

[Celticv11]

Mein kampf?

[emeritus]

This is quite highly rated also available through Amazon

http://www.powells.co...io?isbn=9780446671330

[sunny-dave]

Men Who Stare at Goats - also by Jon Ronson - the film is great, but the original book is even better...

http://en.wikipedia.o...en_Who_Stare_at_Goats

[EvianBaby]

Ive seem the film although cant really remember it now, maybe that's a good thing, will definitely give the book a look.

[sunny-dave]

A couple more from real life :

Oliver Sacks - The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat

Graham Stokes - And Still The Music Plays

[RATTER15]

Rain Man

[EvianBaby]

Thanks, I'll check them out!

Is rain man a true story?

[e.crespo]

Without Conscience by Robert D. Hare, PhD "the disturbing world of the psychopaths among us". I found this a fascinating read.

[pastafreak]

*Anything* by Oliver Sacks.....his professional experiences combined with real care and concern
for those who -because of what ever strange chemical inbalances or accidents of Nature - are different from what the rest of us consider to be 'normal'.
It can be quite scary reading-as it could happen to any of us.

[atalanta]

"Electroboy" by Andy Behrman
It is the author's own tale of his descent into bipolar disorder. It is a huge eye-opener. When you finish it you will really have learned how such people suffer