One of the most anticipated books of 2025 by Lit Hub, Unshrunk is a gripping and important story about a young woman who dared to be herself. It is a powerful reminder that human suffering cannot be confined to a diagnostic manual. Essential reading for anyone exploring the dark side of mental health treatment.

In Unshrunk, Laura Delano guides us through the labyrinth of the American mental health system, where the "best available care" left her sicker and more desperate than ever before. This beautiful and passionate book is a beacon for those seeking a life beyond labels, medication, and disorder.

Laura, at the age of fourteen, visited her first psychiatrist. She was the model student at school, but at home, she felt an uncontrollable rage. She was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and began a course of medication. Her journey continued for thirteen years, with an increasing list of diagnoses and prescriptions. As her symptoms increased and she was eventually deemed "treatment-resistant," Laura began to wonder if the medications and diagnoses were the solution or the problem.

Combining her medical records and doctors' notes with research excerpts on the medications she was prescribed, Unshrunk is the powerful autobiography of a woman's battle against the psychiatric industry and its role in shaping human existence.

Pages: 320, Year of Publication: 0624, Dimensions: 16x16cm