Mad Girl: A Happy Life With A Mixed Up Mind Bryony Gordon Book

Title in this Set: Mad Girl: A Happy Life With A Mixed Up Mind by Bryony Gordon Condition: BRAND NEWFormat: Paperback ISBN: 9781472232090

Mad Girl: A Happy Life With A Mixed Up Mind by Bryony Gordon is a candid, witty and ultimately uplifting mental health memoir for readers who want honesty without melodrama. Perfect for parents, teachers, mental health advocates, and fans of contemporary nonfiction, this paperback edition from a bestselling author balances raw experience with humour and clarity — ideal for anyone seeking insight into life with OCD and recovery.

In this moving and often surprisingly funny memoir, Bryony Gordon — a respected Telegraph columnist and author nominated for British Book Awards — pulls back the curtain on obsessive–compulsive disorder, addiction and the long road to resilience. If you appreciated Matt Haig’s Reasons to Stay Alive or Ruby Wax’s Sane New World, Mad Girl offers the same blend of emotional truth and practical hope, delivered in Gordon’s unmistakable voice.

About the book

Mad Girl is both confessional and informative. Bryony describes the intrusive thoughts, rituals and fears that have shaped her life — from repeating phrases to combat anxiety to the physical and emotional fallout of OCD, including alopecia and bulimia. Her story is frank, funny and sometimes jaw‑dropping, but always rooted in a desire to remove the stigma around mental illness and start honest conversations.

About the author

Bryony Naomi Gordon is an English journalist, author, broadcaster and podcaster. She wrote The Wrong Knickers and You Got This, and all her books have received critical attention — with nominations for British Book Awards. In 2016 she founded Mental Health Mates and she hosts the Mad World podcast, making her a trusted voice in contemporary mental health advocacy.

Why readers love this paperback edition

• Relatable and readable: Fast-paced, humorous and deeply personal — accessible for teens and adults alike.
• Trusted author: From a bestselling, award‑nominated writer and mental health campaigner.
• Practical empathy: Offers both emotional resonance and real-world context for understanding OCD and recovery.
• Great for gifting: A thoughtful paperback edition for friends, family members, or classrooms exploring mental health topics.
• Conversation starter: Encourages open discussion about diagnosis, treatment and support.

Use cases: ideal for bedtime reading or group book clubs, valuable as a classroom resource for mental health units, and a compassionate gift for anyone navigating anxiety or supporting a loved one. Bryony’s blend of humour and honesty makes difficult subjects approachable and memorable.

Whether you’re buying this as a personal read or a thoughtful present, Mad Girl: A Happy Life With A Mixed Up Mind by Bryony Gordon (Condition: BRAND NEW, Format: Paperback, ISBN: 9781472232090) is a candid, award‑nominated author’s take on living well with a mixed up mind — an emotional, practical and ultimately hopeful read that leaves readers feeling understood and less alone.