Falling into an abyss of social norms in this mundane world might feel safe and comfortable for some, while for others, any attempt to embrace what most consider as normal would be dreadful. Not everyone wants to fit in, or can. While being different might bring a sense of isolation, there is also liberation in knowing who you are and walking a different path from the horde without the need to change or seek social validation, and if you happen to meet a like-minded weirdo to walk beside you, it can add to the experience. The book’s narrative style is analytical and insightful but also engaging, making it accessible to a wide range of readers regardless of their enjoyment level. Are there any other books by Chandler Morrison? Through suspenseful writing techniques employed by Chandler Morrison, Dead Inside provides readers with an insightful perspective on internal strife and mental illness that is both analytical yet engaging. Are there any film or television adaptations of Dead Inside? It is clear from reading this book that Chandler Morrison has crafted an insightful look into the complex world of human emotions and how those can both empower and cripple us in equal measure.

Through raw and honest writing, the author allows readers to witness firsthand the struggles of his protagonists. In this way, Morrison encourages readers to reflect on their own lives as they observe characters dealing with such difficult topics as grief and depression. Oh, to be “cool.” This novel was one of those books that after I read it, I stopped and reflected about what actually I had just read. I thought there were moments inside this novel that had excellent issues to ponder and the novel being a memoir made it hit home even harder. It wasn’t that Cyndy was a bad kid, she had just wanted to be with the cool kids and get away from her home life. She experimented with drugs just a few times to look “cool” and after reading the novel, I thought what could she had done differently because what she did now would change her life forever.Ultimately, Dead Inside encourages readers to think critically about their own beliefs while offering insight into the strengths and weaknesses of both spiritual and secular perspectives. Conclusion the mc caught Helen “in the act” and the whole situation was obviously absurdly funny to me once again. For readers of Girl Interrupted and Tweak, Cyndy Etler's gripping memoir gives readers a glimpse into the harrowing reality of her sixteen months in the notorious "tough love" program the ACLU called "a concentration camp for throwaway kids." in the beginning of the story, he meets a woman named Helen, who works at the same hospital as him, and who happens to like eating dead babies. YUP, you heard that right.

In this novel, readers are presented with a complex story of human struggle and the power of redemption. Chandler Morrison’s Dead Inside is an exploration into the inner depths of human suffering, fear and pain. Why did I continue reading this book you may be asking yourself? Good question. It was like watching a car crash victim being scraped up off of the pavement, you don’t want to watch but you just can’t bring yourself to avert your gaze. But to answer your question, it was the writing that kept me going. Needing (did I really need too?) to know what was going to happen next. What other articioty can the author throw our way? The writing, even though the subject matter itself was deplorable, was impeccable. The prose was streamlined, clean, witty, and made me continue on until the end. If the writing hadn’t been as good as it was I would have DNF’ed this book. If that isn’t a testament to Morrison’s skill with the pen then I don’t know what is. Overall, Dead Inside provides an invaluable insight into the depths of our emotions and serves as a reminder that no matter how far down one goes, there is always hope on the horizon – like a light at the end of a tunnel. Jesus Christ, I’m so desensitized right now that the doctor’s extracurriculars don’t even faze me. I’m just thinking, at least they’re already dead. Through understanding these aspects of Dead Inside, readers can gain insight into their own inner turmoil and subconscious desire for liberation. Overview of the NovelI know many people who read this book never heard of Straight Inc. I keep hearing it’s hard to read. Please, read it anyway. Take this book seriously because kids are STILL being subjected to abusive “troubled teen programs." And, like Straight survivors, some survivors of other programs are also walking away with PTSD because of the “treatment” they received.

Disclaimer: A free copy of this book was received through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. This book feels like a Lana del Rey or a Ginger Bronson song. It also reminded me of some fiction books I’ve read before. This, for me, is a good mix of Girl Interrupted, The Fault in Our Stars and The Bell Jar.At the center is protagonist Chandler Morrison who is often seen grappling with her own personal demons while attempting to cope with the death of her mother.

I love the book itself, it’s just I can’t really finish it. I don’t want to see and visualize everything what she’s been thru because it totally affects me really hard. What I like about this book is that how she deliver her past to everyone. I like it how she trusts her readers about it, her courage to write this and it’s like she’s a friend that saying “hey I need you to know me okay? Read this book” kind of thing. The ending, gosh the ending is great. She didn’t gave up living and didn’t drag her down. She didn’t want to end her life with a miserable past, she’s a strong woman, and she knows that she can escape all of this. This is a memoir chronicling Cyndy's teenage years. She wasn't a bad kid and she wasn't a perfect kid, she was just an average one. She struggled to belong in her own skin and to find her own crowd. Every bad decision she ever made was one calculated to allow her to fit in. But what Cyndy soon realised was that every one of these decisions came at a price. Was she often misguided? Yes. Did she deserve the way her life panned out? Definitely not. By exploring these topics in a sensitive yet engaging way, Morrison offers readers a chance for liberation from within themselves through self-reflection that allows them to better understand who they are and what drives them. Raw and Honest Writing StyleI have to say guys, I wasn’t expecting this story to turn out like that at all. A few months ago I was looking through the new books on Netgalley, found this story and immediately requested it. I had heard about these types of camps and institutions years ago, but I have never looked into them that deeply. This story follows Cyndy Etler as she recounts her adolescence and her time in a “tough love” style rehabilitation camp. The central theme of Dead Inside is a powerful inner struggle that examines the complexity of mental health. It delves into the topics of self-realization, understanding and accepting one’s own identity, and how to cope with personal struggles. Now, before I begin, I have to let you all know about the numerous kinds of trigger warnings in this book because it’s bad. Really… really bad. I don’t think I’ve ever written a review with 12 trigger warnings so I figure it would be easiest to make a list of them all… The book ‘Dead Inside’, by Chandler Morrison, presents an exploration of the philosophical conflict between spirituality and secularism, as well as faith and doubt. This is far from the first book about necrophilia. That part didn't bother me. Cannibalism in a book is another story and depends on how it is written. Since the author made me squirm a time or two, it bothered me; Kudos to the author, that has only happened a few times. On the other hand, if he had left that out of the book, it wouldn't have been as good.