Because We Are Bad

WASHINGTON POST TOP 50 NON-FICTION BOOK PSYCHOLOGIES BOOK OF THE MONTH'Extremely compelling' - The Guardian'Searing... funny, eloquent and honest' - Psychologies'Remarkable... I hope this book finds a wide readership' - Washington PostAs a child, Lily Bailey knew she was bad. By the age of 13, she had killed someone with a thought, spread untold disease, and spied upon her classmates.Only by performing a series of secret routines could she correct her wrongdoing. But it was never enough. She had a severe case of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and it came with a bizarre twist.This true story is from a startling new voice in non-fiction. It lights up the workings of the mind like Mark Haddon or Matt Haig.Anyone who wants to know about OCD, and how to fight back, should read this book. It's ideal for fans of Pure by Rose Bretecher.ReviewsModel and journalist Bailey offers an authentic and stunning account of her struggle with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in this beautifully-rendered memoir.- Publishers WeeklyI laughed, I cried. I could not put this book down. Intensely moving with flashes of black humour, Because We Are Bad is the compelling account of one young woman's experience of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.- Rosanna Greenstreet writes for The GuardianOften as chilling as Sylvia Plath's The Bell Jar, but also full of so much inner and external turbulence that it reminded me at times of The Bourne Identity and Memento.Because We Are Bad is an intense heart-rending roller coaster of a book... - Will Black, Huffpost UKA harrowingly honest memoir of profound psychological struggle. In her courageous book, the author offers compelling insight into the pain and destructive power of OCD as well as the resilience of a young woman determined to beat the odds.- Kirkus ReviewsA fascinating read. It's brilliantly written; I felt inside your head- Ray D'Arcy Show, RTE Radio 1Because We Are Bad is an emotional, challenging read