Brain on fire
About this book
The book narrates Cahalan's issues with anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis and the process by which she was diagnosed with this form of encephalitis. She wakes up in a hospital with no memory of the events of the previous month, during which time she would have violent episodes and delusions. Her eventual diagnosis is made more difficult by various physicians misdiagnosing her with several theories such as "partying too much" and schizoaffective disorder. The book also covers Cahalan's life after her recovery, including her reactions to watching videotapes of her psychotic episodes while in the hospital.
Reader Profile
4.5/5 · 1612 readers · 288 pages · ≈ 5 h 20 m · Moderate
How long does it take to read Brain on fire?
About ≈ 5 h 20 m — 288 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Brain on fire?
288 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Brain on fire?
It sits on the Biography & Memoir shelves.
Has Brain on fire been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include Brain on Fire (2017), Brain on Fire (2016).
Is Brain on fire in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who wrote Brain on fire?
Susannah Cahalan.