Preloading
Real stories, real women, real lessons that will shake you up and set you back down—changed for the better (and stronger).
10.
Memoirs Too Powerful to Put Down

Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness

By Susannah Cahalan

Publisher: Free Press
Pages: 288

The true story of a 24-year-old journalist's battle against a rare illness that ravages her brain and baffles her doctors.

— Abbe Wright

Oprah's Book Club
Explore the Complete List
From excerpts, to interviews to podcasts, and more. Take a deep dive into each book club pick.
Get Oprah’s latest book picks and other Book Club news in your inbox
To withdraw your consent or learn more about your rights, see the Privacy Policy.