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On Being Insane
After being diagnosed with Asperger's Disorder at age seven, Elliot becomes fascinated with the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (the so-called Bible of American psychiatry) and its enumeration, categorization, and systematization of innate human differences. After a series of hospitalizations for bipolar disorder, his dream of being a clinical psychologist seems ever further out of reach, until a kindly professor and autism scientist termed herein as Dr, Pinball takes notice of Elliot's abilities. This is a story of one young man's for sanity, for stability, and for the people who understand. They may be found in unlikely places.
"I'm halfway through the book but have to simply pause and write this review [...] It truly is an eloquently written piece with deep content that would be impossible not to touch people by their hearts [...] Only 21, this book sounds like it is written by someone who is at least 40. Keenan should take pride in his accomplishments at such a young age just like I am inspired by his writing."
- Anonymous Amazon review
Elliot Gavin Keenan wrote this book at 21 years old. He is currently a PhD Candidate in Human Development & Psychology at UCLA. He is autistic and bipolar. He has been published in several literary journals, including Lunch Ticket, and his scientific work has been funded by the Autism Science Foundation. In his spare time, he enjoys strategy board games and swinging on swings.
"I'm halfway through the book but have to simply pause and write this review [...] It truly is an eloquently written piece with deep content that would be impossible not to touch people by their hearts [...] Only 21, this book sounds like it is written by someone who is at least 40. Keenan should take pride in his accomplishments at such a young age just like I am inspired by his writing."
- Anonymous Amazon review
Elliot Gavin Keenan wrote this book at 21 years old. He is currently a PhD Candidate in Human Development & Psychology at UCLA. He is autistic and bipolar. He has been published in several literary journals, including Lunch Ticket, and his scientific work has been funded by the Autism Science Foundation. In his spare time, he enjoys strategy board games and swinging on swings.
128 pages, Paperback
Published October 22, 2017
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