Girl, Interrupted

Celebrating its 30th anniversary, this bestselling memoir recounts Susanna Kaysen’s poignant and candid experiences during her two years at McLean Hospital after a psychiatric diagnosis. With vivid portraits of fellow patients and staff, Kaysen explores the complex landscape of mental health within the vibrant and shifting context of the late sixties. The book offers a compelling and honest reflection on the definitions of sanity, mental illness, and recovery.