Sickened
Sickened
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2003
Book Brief
256
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Ohio • 1970s-1980s
2003
Adult
18+ years
1050L
Super Short Summary
Sickened: The Memoir of a Münchausen by Proxy Childhood by Julie Gregory details her harrowing childhood abuse at the hands of her mother, who exhibited behaviors consistent with Münchausen by Proxy, leading Julie to endure numerous unnecessary medical treatments and psychological manipulation while her father struggled with his mental health issues and failed to intervene. Abuse, neglect, and mental illness.
Unnerving
Dark
Emotional
Challenging
Mysterious
Reviews & Readership
21,898 ratings
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Review Roundup
Julie Gregory's Sickened is a raw, compelling memoir that exposes the trauma of growing up with Munchausen by proxy. Readers find her narrative gripping and eye-opening, praising its honesty and emotional depth. However, some critique its disturbing content as too intense. Overall, it's a powerful yet unsettling read that sheds light on a rarely discussed abuse.
Who Should Read Sickened?
Readers who are enamored with gripping memoirs, psychological insights, and harrowing personal stories will find Sickened by Julie Gregory truly compelling. Fans of A Child Called "It" by Dave Pelzer and The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls would particularly appreciate the intense and heartfelt narrative Gregory offers.
21,898 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
256
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Ohio • 1970s-1980s
2003
Adult
18+ years
1050L
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