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Detour from Normal

Summary:

The memoir recounts the author's harrowing experience with a sudden mental health crisis following routine surgery, which leads to his involuntary commitment to a psychiatric facility. It explores the challenges of navigating the healthcare system, the impact on his family, and his journey to regain his sanity and rebuild his life.

Key points:

1. Misdiagnosis in Mental Health: The book discusses the dangers of misdiagnosis, using the author's incorrect bipolar disorder diagnosis as an example.

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