The Sleeping Beauties

"The Sleeping Beauties" by Suzanne O’Sullivan explores intriguing psychosomatic illnesses from around the world, highlighting how culture and individual experience influence medical mysteries often misunderstood as 'all in the mind.' Traveling from refugee children in Sweden to communities in Kazakhstan, Nicaragua, Texas, and Colombia, the author uncovers compelling stories behind these enigmatic conditions, questioning how we define and perceive illness. With a human-centered approach reminiscent of Oliver Sacks, the book offers a thought-provoking blend of scientific investigation and personal narrative.