Join us on a literary world trip!
Add this book to bookshelf
Grey
Write a new comment Default profile 50px
Grey
Subscribe to read the full book or read the first pages for free!
All characters reduced
Obsessive Intrusive Magical Thinking - cover

Obsessive Intrusive Magical Thinking

Marianne Eloise

Publisher: Icon Books

  • 0
  • 1
  • 0

Summary

'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.
Available since: 04/07/2022.
Print length: 288 pages.

Other books that might interest you

  • Harlots Whores & Hackabouts - A History of Sex for Sale - cover

    Harlots Whores & Hackabouts - A...

    Kat Lister

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    The history of selling sex is a hidden one—and too often its practitioners are pushed to the margins of history. This book redresses the balance, revealing the history of the sex trade through the eyes of sex workers, from medieval streets to Wild West saloons, and from brothels to state bedrooms. 
     
     
     
    Harlots, Whores & Hackabouts' chapters are structured thematically in a broadly chronological order, each one introducing a lively cast of complex and entertaining characters operating in an array of different periods, locations, and settings. In ancient Mesopotamia, the harlot Shamhat was powerful and respected, able to civilize the wild man Enkidu through her charms. In medieval London, Elizabeth Moryng serviced religious clergy under the guise of an embroidery business, though she was eventually jailed for being a prolific panderer and bawd. In the hedonistic floating world of Edo, Japan, Kabuki actresses and geishas entertained and pleasured their patrons. Lister's engaging and illuminating tales invite listeners to look, listen, and reconsider everything they thought they knew about the world's oldest profession. Together, these captivating tales of sex workers from around the world and throughout history provide a powerful context to contemporary debates about sexuality and the empowerment of women. 
     
     
     
    Contains mature themes.
    Show book
  • To Sir With Love - cover

    To Sir With Love

    E. R. Braithwaite

    • 0
    • 1
    • 0
    With opportunities for black men limited in post-World War II London, Rick Braithwaite, a former Royal Air Force pilot and Cambridge-educated engineer, accepts a teaching position that puts him in charge of a class of angry, unmotivated, bigoted white teenagers whom the system has mostly abandoned. When his efforts to reach these troubled students are met with threats, suspicion, and derision, Braithwaite takes a radical new approach. He will treat his students as people poised to enter the adult world. He will teach them to respect themselves and to call him Sir. He will open up vistas before them that they never knew existed. And over the course of a remarkable year, he will touch the lives of his students in extraordinary ways-even as they, in turn, unexpectedly and profoundly touch his. Based on actual events in the author's life, To Sir, With Love is a powerfully moving story that celebrates courage, commitment, and vision and that inspired the classic film starring Sidney Poitier.
    Show book
  • 101 Summer Jobs for Teachers - Try Something Different This Year - cover

    101 Summer Jobs for Teachers -...

    Sharon E. Buck

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Are you a teacher looking forward to summer but also seeking a productive, rewarding way to spend your time off? 101 Summer Jobs for Teachers is your ultimate guide to finding the perfect summer job opportunities tailored to educators like you. 
    This book offers 101 exciting job ideas designed to leverage your teaching skills, passions, and expertise. Whether you're aiming to boost your income, explore new interests, or make a difference outside the classroom, this guide has you covered. 
    Each chapter focuses on a different job category, offering options ranging from educational travel programs to tutoring, adventure camps, curriculum development, and more. With practical advice, tips, and real-life success stories from fellow teachers, you’ll get more than just a list of jobs—you’ll learn how to find the perfect fit, apply successfully, and manage your time effectively. 
    In "101 Summer Jobs for Teachers," you'll discover:A wide range of job opportunities, like curriculum design, textbook editing, and educational writing.Unique summer experiences such as wilderness guiding, museum education, and summer theater direction.Flexible options for part-time, full-time, and remote work, allowing you to balance relaxation with growth.Helpful resources, including websites and organizations that connect teachers with job opportunities.Insights and advice from other educators who have made the most of their summers. 
    Whether you're an experienced teacher looking for a new challenge or a fresh educator eager to make the most of your first summer break, "101 Summer Jobs for Teachers" will help you turn your time off into a fulfilling, rewarding experience.
    Show book
  • Disgrace - Global Reflections on Sexual Violence - cover

    Disgrace - Global Reflections on...

    Joanna Bourke

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Looking across time and the globe, a critical history of sexual violence—what causes it and how we overcome it. 
     
     
      
    Disgrace is the first truly global history of sexual violence. The book explores how sexual violence varies widely across time and place, from nineteenth-century peasant women in Ireland who were abducted as a way of forcing marriage, to date-raped high-school students in twentieth-century America, and from girls and women violated by Russian soldiers in 1945 to Dalit women raped by men of higher castes today. It delves into the factors that facilitate violence—including institutions, ideologies, and practices—but also gives voice to survivors and activists, drawing inspiration from their struggles. Ultimately, Joanna Bourke intends to forge a transnational feminism that will promote a more harmonious, equal, and rape—and violence-free world.
    Show book
  • Between Dystopias - The Road to Afropantheology - cover

    Between Dystopias - The Road to...

    Joshua Uchenna Omenga,...

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    A captivating collection of original stories and essays by award-winning authors that celebrates the richness and complexity of African mysticism. 
     
     
     
    African literary scholars struggle to reconcile African mysticism with literary labels. Between Dystopias: The Road to Afropantheology encapsulates the essence of African mysticism and dystopia through original stories. 
     
     
     
    Afropantheology explores various aspects of African mysticism and dystopia. "Mother's Love, Father's Place" and "02 Arena" are examples. It acknowledges Africa's journey from its origins to the future. 
     
     
     
    "The Deification of Igodo" and "A Dance with the Ancestors" are stories that showcase the complexity of African mysticism. "Land of the Awaiting Birth" explores the link between the born and the unborn. 
     
     
     
    Between Dystopias: The Road to Afropantheology is a celebration of African mysticism. The collection highlights the richness and complexity of African culture and traditions. It is a must-listen for anyone interested in African literature, culture, and history.
    Show book
  • Global Go-to-Market Strategies for Business Students - Theoretical and practical contribution to global marketing - cover

    Global Go-to-Market Strategies...

    Jan Buis

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    This book, titled Global Go-to-Market Strategies for Business Students, is a comprehensive guide structured into four essential modules. These modules are designed to be followed sequentially, starting with an initial feasibility study, followed by selecting the appropriate Route-to-Market, evaluating local resources, and culminating in an effective visibility strategy for new regions.
    The author has crafted this book specifically for college-based business students (Bachelor’s level), where theory and practice come together. It is suited for students in global technical, business, or marketing programs. In some cases, it may also be suitable for pre-master’s students or as part of a Global Marketing course within an MBA program.
    To optimize learning, the book provides an overarching assignment at the beginning, guiding students through each module. Additionally, each chapter contains its own set of questions to reinforce key concepts. Each of the four modules is also available as an individual eBook, allowing educators to share relevant sections as standalone courses without requiring the complete book
    Show book