{"title":"Laura Delano","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the literary realm of Laura Delano, a captivating author who delves into the intricate tapestry of human experience with finesse and authenticity. Renowned for her introspective works in the \u003cem\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/em\u003e category, Delano invites readers on a transformative journey through the raw and unfiltered narratives of her life and reflections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLaura Delano's most acclaimed work, \u003cem\u003eUnshrunk\u003c\/em\u003e, offers an intimate exploration into her personal evolution and the profound life changes she embraced. Through eloquent storytelling, she opens the door to a world of self-discovery, resilience, and the pursuit of a life lived unrestrained and unshackled by societal norms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDelano’s writing is not just a recounting of events but a conversation with readers, encouraging introspection and a deeper understanding of oneself and the world. Her books resonate with those seeking honesty and inspiration, making them an essential addition to the bookshelf of anyone interested in personal growth and authentic living.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Laura Delano's collection to uncover a source of empowerment and enlightenment through the power of her narrative voice and genuine insights.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"unshrunk-by-laura-delano-9781913183226","title":"Unshrunk","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOne of Lit Hub's Most Anticipated Books of 2025\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA really moving and heart-rending story. \u003ci\u003eUnshrunk\u003c\/i\u003e will help and empower so many people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eJOHANN HARI, author of \u003ci\u003eStolen Focus\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLost Connections\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eUnshrunk\u003c\/i\u003e is the story of a young woman who dared to be herself, and a potent reminder of why human suffering can never be reduced to a diagnostic manual. A must-read for anyone probing the dark side of mental health treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eANNA LEMBKE, author of \u003ci\u003eDopamine Nation\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'A wonderful, incisive and deeply moving book... provides a rare glimpse behind the curtain of a profession in peril.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDR JAMES DAVIES, author of \u003ci\u003eCracked\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSedates\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Inspiring... A wake-up call about a deeply flawed system'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePROFESSOR JOANNA MONCRIEFF\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eIn this gripping, essential memoir, Laura Delano takes readers through the labyrinth of the American mental health system, where 'the best available care' left her sicker, more desperate, and more lost than ever before. This beautiful, rageful, joyful book is a beacon for all seeking a life beyond labels, beyond medication, beyond disorder.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eJESSICA NORDELL, author of \u003ci\u003eThe End of Bias: A Beginning\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eI began to think about the forces at play, not just within me, but beyond me. What if my life hadn't fallen apart in the way that it had because of 'treatment-resistant mental illness', as I'd been led to believe, but because of the treatment itself?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt age fourteen, Laura Delano's parents took her to her first psychiatrist. At school, she was the model student, but at home Laura felt an uncontrollable rage that she unleashed on family, friends, and herself. She was promptly diagnosed with bipolar disorder and started on a course of mood stabilisers and antidepressants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt was to mark the beginning of a painful and relentless journey. For the next thirteen years, Laura sought help from the best psychiatrists and hospitals, accumulating an ever-expanding list of diagnoses and prescriptions for nineteen different drugs. She accepted her diagnoses and embraced the pharmaceutical regime she'd been told was necessary to manage her incurable, lifelong disease. But as her symptoms only got more severe and eventually she was deemed 'treatment resistant', Laura began to wonder if the drugs and diagnoses were the cure - or had they become the problem?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWeaving together Laura's medical records and doctors' notes with illuminating research on the drugs she was prescribed, \u003ci\u003eUnshrunk\u003c\/i\u003e is the powerful memoir of one woman's battle against the commercial psychiatric industry and the role it plays in shaping what it means to be human.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46172150497516,"sku":"9781913183226","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781913183226.jpg?v=1739246940"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/laura-delano.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}