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Got one more donation in before the end of the year and received a Christmas mug 😋🩸☕
My favorite photo of Martin and Joanna!
pickThis memoir reminded me a little of Brain on Fire. Martin was trapped inside his body for years, suddenly and without warning. A compassionate caregiver believed in him and knew he was still in there, despite what was visible on the outside—and this changed everything. He was diagnosed with ‘locked-in syndrome‘ but refused to give up, and later met the love of his life. This is his story. A reminder of how little we understand about the⬇️
pickWhen I saw this on Libby, I was expecting a thriller. It‘s not—it‘s a much lighter offering by McFadden set in a hospital. Doctor Jane is a new doctor and seems a bit over her head. But, she finds ways to cope, including hanging with a handsome surgeon. This was hilarious in parts. I really enjoyed it and have already checked out the follow up to this.
I started on November 17, 2025 & I just finished it last night on December 1, 2024
pickThis is a wild memoir! A terrifying month started with nightmares of bedbugs, but quickly turned to tingling, numbness, paranoia, hallucinations, seizures, memory loss, and more! Thankfully, a doctor was finally able to diagnose her, and it started with asking her to draw a clock. If this hadn‘t happened, she might have been permanently disabled, gone into an institution, or dead! She recounts it all here. (There is also a screen adaptation⬇️
pickI did enjoy this book. However, if you are an avid reader, you will figure out the ending about halfway through. BUT...there was 1 thing that I didn't expect.
