The Center Cannot Hold

Brief Summary

Elyn Saks had everything going for her: brilliance, ambition, and a promising career in law. But beneath that polished exterior was a mind poisoned by schizophrenia. In "The Center Cannot Hold," Saks takes readers on a deeply personal and sometimes harrowing journey through her battle with psychosis. Her memoir challenges the stigma around mental illness, showing that even in the face of overwhelming odds, it’s possible to have a fulfilling life.