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Twitch and Shout: A Touretter's Tale

In this revealing memoir Handler tells of how Tourette's has shaped his life and provides insight into the strange symptoms that are often debilitating and alienating. As the title suggests, Twitch and Shout is no plea for pity; it is a heartfelt and often humorous effort to reclaim and humanize a disorder that can keep others at a distance.

Subject
psychology
Themes
mental health
Setting
USA
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 256 pages

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