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  • Can't Just Stop

  • An Investigation of Compulsion
  • By: Sharon Begley
  • Narrated by: Amanda Carlin
  • Length: 10 hrs and 57 mins
  • 4.2 out of 5 stars (18 ratings)

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Can't Just Stop

By: Sharon Begley
Narrated by: Amanda Carlin
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Publisher's summary

The first book to examine the science behind both mild and extreme compulsive behavior - using fascinating case studies to understand its deeper meaning and reveal the truth about human compulsion.

Whether shopping with military precision or hanging the tea towels just so, compulsion is something most of us have witnessed in daily life. But compulsions exist along a broad continuum, and at the opposite end of these mild forms exist life-altering disorders.

Sharon Begley's meticulously researched book is the first of its kind to examine all of these behaviors - mild and extreme (OCD, hoarding, acquiring, exercise, even compulsions to do good) - together, as they should be, because while forms of compulsion may look incredibly different, these are actually all coping responses to varying degrees of anxiety.

With a focus on personal stories of dozens of interviewees, Begley employs genuine compassion and gives meaningful context to their plight. Along the way she explores the role of compulsion in our fast paced culture, the brain science behind it, and strange manifestations of the behavior throughout history.

Can't Just Stop makes compulsion comprehensible and accessible, exploring how we can realistically grapple with it in ourselves and those we love.

©2017 Sharon Begley (P)2017 Simon & Schuster Audio
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Critic reviews

"A fascinating read about human behavior and how it can go haywire." ( The Charlotte Observer)
"In this fascinating read, Begley combines a personal topic with thoughtfulness and sensitivity. Recommended for anyone interested in learning more about compulsive behavior." ( Library Journal)
"Begley's final chapter on brain function in the compulsive mind contains fresh insight that could fundamentally alter how we think of, and treat, mental illness going forward." ( Publishers Weekly)

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It's okay

The book is informative, but the narration is awful, very monotone. It's hard to listen to someone who uses no inflection.

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Better 4th Quarter

Slow start. Slow middle. But this book got good in the last quarter.

Won't help with addictions. Will help you understand the difference between addictions and compilations.

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