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The Pulling by Adele Dumont is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.

What is The Pulling about?

When Adele Dumont is diagnosed with trichotillomania - compulsive hair-pulling - it makes sense of much of her life to date. The seemingly harmless quirk of her late teens, which rapidly developed into almost uncontrollable urges and then into trance-like episodes, is a hallmark of the disease, as is the secrecy with which she guarded her condition from her family, friends, and the world at large. The diagnosis also opens up a rich line of inquiry. Where might the origins of this condition be found? How can we distinguish between a nervous habit and a compulsion? And how do we balance the relief of being 'seen' by others with our experience of shame? Reminiscent of the writing of Leslie Jamison and Fiona Wright, The Pulling is a fascinating exploration of the inner workings of a mind. In perfectly judged prose, both probing and affecting, Dumont illuminates how easily ritual can slide into obsession, and how close beneath the surface horror and darkness can lie. Praise for No Man Is an Island- 'No Man Is an Island is essential reading for anyone who assumes they understand what the asylum seeker issue is all about, regardless of their opinion.' -Sydney Morning Herald Praise for No

Who reads The Pulling?

Author

Adele Dumont

Publisher

Scribe Publications

Published

2024

Language

EN

ISBN

9781914484834

Category

work of fiction

Subjects

Memoir, Literary Collections, Biography