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Prozac Nation

Elizabeth Wurtzel
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Prozac Nation

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1995

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Elizabeth Wurtzel

Prozac Nation

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1995
Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 1980s

Publication Year

1995

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

1200L

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Super Short Summary

Prozac Nation by Elizabeth Wurtzel is a memoir that explores a person's struggles with depression, detailing their experiences with mental illness, treatment, and the impact of Prozac. The book provides an insight into the effects of depression on an individual's life and relationships.

Reviews & Readership

3.9

63,788 ratings

57%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

15%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Elizabeth Wurtzel's memoir, Prozac Nation, offers a raw and candid look at her struggle with depression. Many praise its unflinching honesty and powerful narrative, while some critics note a tendency towards self-indulgence. Despite its polarizing style, the book sparks essential conversations on mental health and antidepressants.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Prozac Nation?

Readers who would enjoy Prozac Nation by Elizabeth Wurtzel are typically interested in memoirs exploring mental health struggles, like Girl, Interrupted by Susanna Kaysen. They appreciate raw, honest narratives about depression and the impact of Prozac, with a focus on personal experience and emotional resilience.

3.9

63,788 ratings

57%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

15%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 1980s

Publication Year

1995

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

1200L

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