The Sleeping Beauties

In The Sleeping Beauties, Dr. Suzanne O’Sullivan explores culture-bound psychosomatic syndromes affecting people worldwide, from Sweden to Nicaragua to Colombia. Traveling to diverse communities, she shares compelling stories of mysterious illnesses rooted in psychological and cultural factors, approached with empathy and insight. The book offers a fascinating and serious look at the complexities of psychogenic disorders and their growing prevalence across the globe.