Review of The Angel of Death Origins
Posted: 24 Jun 2024, 07:33
[Following is a volunteer review of "The Angel of Death Origins" by Laurent Cousineau.]
The Angel of Death Origins: OCD, Bullying and Questioning Reality by Laurent Cousineau is an evocative autobiographical novel that weaves together personal struggles, societal challenges, and philosophical themes. The narrative unfolds through the eyes of the protagonist, Laurent, who is tussling with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). As the book progresses, we look into the protagonist's childhood, uncovering the roots of his OCD. Despite growing up in a middle-class family, his condition manifested in peculiar ways, particularly in his rigid adherence to specific clothing choices.
The aspect of this book that I loved most was the plays. In the third play, titled "Truth vs. Lies," Larry and Cletus engage in a thought-provoking discourse, attempting to discern truth from falsehood in the narratives propagated by Donald Crump, as well as dealing with complex issues such as climate change and the author's personal experience with OCD. The author masterfully explores the ebb and flow of OCD, highlighting its deceptive nature—how it can appear to vanish only to resurface with renewed vigor. Through reading this book, I gained a good understanding of the cyclical nature of mental health struggles.
The Angel of Death Origins: OCD, Bullying and Questioning Reality by Laurent Cousineau deserves a perfect 5 out of 5 stars for its candid exploration of Laurent's personal journey with OCD and for also providing valuable insights into coping with and managing the condition. I love that this book also discusses some societal issues, such as bullying and politics. It was enlightening reading it, and I couldn't find anything to dislike. I would like to commend the author for ensuring that the book was exceptionally well edited, as I did not encounter any grammatical or typographical errors while reading it. Honestly, this is impressive, as it is rare to read a book without finding errors. Finally, I would gladly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in reading a book that explores OCD and bullying.
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The Angel of Death Origins
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The Angel of Death Origins: OCD, Bullying and Questioning Reality by Laurent Cousineau is an evocative autobiographical novel that weaves together personal struggles, societal challenges, and philosophical themes. The narrative unfolds through the eyes of the protagonist, Laurent, who is tussling with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). As the book progresses, we look into the protagonist's childhood, uncovering the roots of his OCD. Despite growing up in a middle-class family, his condition manifested in peculiar ways, particularly in his rigid adherence to specific clothing choices.
The aspect of this book that I loved most was the plays. In the third play, titled "Truth vs. Lies," Larry and Cletus engage in a thought-provoking discourse, attempting to discern truth from falsehood in the narratives propagated by Donald Crump, as well as dealing with complex issues such as climate change and the author's personal experience with OCD. The author masterfully explores the ebb and flow of OCD, highlighting its deceptive nature—how it can appear to vanish only to resurface with renewed vigor. Through reading this book, I gained a good understanding of the cyclical nature of mental health struggles.
The Angel of Death Origins: OCD, Bullying and Questioning Reality by Laurent Cousineau deserves a perfect 5 out of 5 stars for its candid exploration of Laurent's personal journey with OCD and for also providing valuable insights into coping with and managing the condition. I love that this book also discusses some societal issues, such as bullying and politics. It was enlightening reading it, and I couldn't find anything to dislike. I would like to commend the author for ensuring that the book was exceptionally well edited, as I did not encounter any grammatical or typographical errors while reading it. Honestly, this is impressive, as it is rare to read a book without finding errors. Finally, I would gladly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in reading a book that explores OCD and bullying.
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The Angel of Death Origins
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon