Prozac Nation

Young & Depressed in America

By Elizabeth Wurtzel, Wurtzel

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Average Rating: (See all reviews) Format: Paperback, 368 pages, 2nd Edition Published In: United States, January 1995 Quantity Available: 17 Ships within 6-10 days Painful, poignant, and ultimately triumphant, Prozac Nation is Elizabeth Wurtzel's catharsis--a cry of rage at the chronic depression which has dominated most of her young life. "A powerful portrait of one girl's journey through the purgatory of depression".--The New York Times. From The Publisher: The painful, poignant, and ultimately triumphant memoir of chronic depression. Publisher: Riverhead Books ISBN: 1573225126 EAN: 9781573225120 Dimensions: 20.32 x 13.31 x 2.74 centimeters (0.30 kg)

Elizabeth Wurtzel's account of the first 20 (ish) years of her life has been called many things. Some claim she is unbearable and as a character, far too introverted to even begin to care about. Others have gone as far as to compare it to Sylvia Plath's 'The Bell Jar'.
Though I do not agree with the Bell Jar comparisons, I believe that Prozac Nation to be an amazing piece of non-fiction. Wurtzel, through all her troubles has undeniable talent. She has an uncanny way with words which could be alienating but in turn actually drew me in further.
I found myself relating to the things she said and was humbled by the light she portrayed herself in. She held no boundaries and created such a true depection of herself, no matter how awful it made her look, that I found it easy to sympathize with her.
I would definitely reccommend this book, it was an amazing read and very hard to put down.

An amazing read! for those of you who can relate to Wurtzel's experience - you'll find yourself knodding in agreement, sympathising and crying right along side her. For others it's an enlightening read into the world of the clincally depressed. Wurtzel has been on an amazing journey and found the strength to share this with the world in an eloquent and moving way.