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Torn Apart

Torn Apart

The True Story of a Childhood Lost
Biography & MemoirHealth
Pages
304
Published
2008
Language
English

Synopsis

In 1989, Cory Friedman's life changed dramatically when he developed a rare combination of Tourette Syndrome, OCD, and Anxiety Disorder. His body became an unpredictable force, leaving him and his family in despair. After years of ineffective treatments, they sent Cory to a wilderness survival camp in a harsh Utah winter, a desperate last attempt for a cure. This is the true story of a young boy's struggle to reclaim his life and childhood against overwhelming odds.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

SadEmotionalHopefulInspiring
Coming of AgeSurvivalFamily Saga

Genres

Biography & Memoir Health Psychology Biography

Authors

H
Hal Friedman

Hal Friedman writes intense thrillers, often with a medical twist, such as Against medical advice and MedHead. Readers also enjoy his suspenseful stories like Torn Apart and Over the edge.

J
James Patterson

James Brendan Patterson (born March 22, 1947) is an American author. Among his works are the Alex Cross, Michael Bennett, Women's Murder Club, Maximum Ride, Daniel X, NYPD Red, Witch & Wizard, Private and Middle School series, as well as many stand-alone thrillers, non-fiction, and romance novels. His books have sold more than 425 million copies, and he was the first person to sell 1 million e-books. In 2016, Patterson topped Forbes's list of highest-paid authors for the third consecutive year,...