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Peter D. Kramer
Peter D. Kramer is the author of The Peanuts Papers, a collection that explores the beloved comic strip. He writes about culture and literature with a keen eye.
Listening to Prozac
Synopsis
Psychiatrist Peter D. Kramer examines the revolutionary impact of Prozac, the first blockbuster antidepressant, on patients' personalities and sense of self. He explores how the drug not only alleviates symptoms but can also reshape fundamental aspects of identity. This book sparked a national conversation about the medicalization of mood and the future of psychiatric treatment.
