Obsessive, Intrusive, Magical Thinking
Obsessive, Intrusive, Magical Thinking by Marianne Eloise, published by Icon Books, Limited on April 7, 2022, is a personal memoir that delves into the author’s experiences with obsessive thoughts and behaviors. In this 288-page work, Eloise shares her journey of living with a mind that constantly fixates on various topics, providing readers with a candid exploration of her internal landscape and the complexities of neurodivergence.
Through a series of essays, the book presents a unique perspective on the nature of obsession, touching on themes such as compulsive behavior and mental health. Eloise’s reflections range from her childhood fixations to her adult experiences, offering insights into how these obsessions shape her identity and interactions with the world. This edition invites readers to understand the nuances of living with such thoughts, making it a relevant read for those interested in personal memoirs related to psychology and self-help.
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‘I FELT RECOGNISED ON EVERY PAGE, LEARNT SO MANY NEW THINGS, AND LAUGHED SO HARD I CHOKED ON MY WATER. READ THIS!!!’ NAOISE DOLAN, AUTHOR OF EXCITING TIMES
‘CANDID, WITTY … A BRAVE BOOK THAT PUTS VULNERABILITY FULLY ON SHOW’ INDEPENDENT
Obsessive was, still is, my natural state, and I never wondered why. I didn’t mind, didn’t know that other people could feel at peace. I always felt like a raw nerve, but then, I thought that everyone did.
Writer and journalist Marianne Eloise was born obsessive. What that means changes day to day, depending on what her brain latches onto: fixations with certain topics, intrusive violent thoughts, looping phrases. Some obsessions have lasted a lifetime, while others will be intense but only last a week or two.
Obsessive, Intrusive, Magical Thinking is a culmination of a life spend obsessing, offering a glimpse into Marianne’s brain, but also an insight into the lives of others like her. From death to Medusa, to Disneyland to fire, to LA to her dog, the essays explore the intersection of neurodivergence, fixation and disorder, telling the story of one life underpinned and ultimately made whole by obsession.
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