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Discover the shocking mystery behind the dramatic experiment that revolutionized modern medicine in "The Great Pretender". Shortlisted for the 2020 Royal Society Insight Investment Science Book Prize and named a Best Book of 2020 by The Guardian and The Telegraph, this book delves into the captivating investigation led by journalist Susannah Cahalan. Learn the truth behind the groundbreaking study that challenged psychiatry's labels in the 1970s. Uncover the hidden realities of mental health diagnosis and treatment. Get your hands on this gripping real-life detective story today.
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