--- product_id: 412845342 title: "Hachette The Center Cannot Hold: My Journey Through Madness" price: "£25.83" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/412845342-hachette-the-center-cannot-hold-my-journey-through-madness store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Hachette The Center Cannot Hold: My Journey Through Madness **Price:** £25.83 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Hachette The Center Cannot Hold: My Journey Through Madness - **How much does it cost?** £25.83 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/412845342-hachette-the-center-cannot-hold-my-journey-through-madness) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Hachette The Center Cannot Hold: My Journey Through Madness : Saks, Professor of Law Psychology and Psychiatry Elyn R: desertcart.ae: Books Review: Wow. What can I say? This book is such an excellent read that I recommend it to everyone and anyone who is interested in reading an autobiography about a Jewish woman who overcame a livelong battle with a mental illness only to emerge victorious and highly successful, helping countless people in the process. I recently bought this book after researching similar ones on desertcart about schizophrenia. I wanted to read about the mental illness and share it with someone who also wanted to read and discuss the same book together. I was given the task of choosing such a book. After reading many book reviews, this one had the most reviews, most positive reviews, and when I read the synopsis, I decided it was it. This was the book. This book was so hard to put down. I read it from cover to cover in a matter of a few days. It would have taken me a shorter time, had I had the time to sit down and read it all in one go. It was a real page turner, really well written, highly entertaining and informative, and beautifully crafted. The real events in her life dealing with schizophrenia are sad and terrifying, but it was something she suffered through and remembered clearly enough to retell it in highly descriptive detail, drawing the reader in with every battle. I especially loved the ending, with her recent academic accomplishments and accolades and of course, her wedding to her husband. The Center Cannot Hold was a comforting and thrilling read for me. Although I could not relate to much of her life and experiences, the book was moving and touching. I highly recommend Elyn Saks's book, The Center Cannot Hold to my parents, friends, family, and husband as well as to everyone in the general public. It is an excellent book that is well worth your time and money. Review: A 'no holds barred' journey through the mindfield /minefield of schizophrenia. Very helpful in understanding the delusional, negative and persecutory thoughts and voices experiences by someone suffering from this debilitating illness. I have learned, through this author, how to be a 'therapeutic friend' to someone experiencing ongoing psychosis , and to encourage and enable self-management. There is 'a hope in Hell'. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | 1401309445 | | Best Sellers Rank | #47,389 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #6 in Schizophrenia #125 in Psychological Pathologies #191 in Women's Studies | | Customer reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,158) | | Dimensions | 13.97 x 2.54 x 21.59 cm | | Edition | Reprint | | ISBN-10 | 9781401309442 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1401309442 | | Item weight | 308 g | | Language | English | | Print length | 368 pages | | Publication date | 12 August 2008 | | Publisher | Hachette Books | | Reading age | 18 years and up | ## Images ![Hachette The Center Cannot Hold: My Journey Through Madness - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/710fm41ORjL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by J***Z on 17 January 2026* Wow. What can I say? This book is such an excellent read that I recommend it to everyone and anyone who is interested in reading an autobiography about a Jewish woman who overcame a livelong battle with a mental illness only to emerge victorious and highly successful, helping countless people in the process. I recently bought this book after researching similar ones on Amazon about schizophrenia. I wanted to read about the mental illness and share it with someone who also wanted to read and discuss the same book together. I was given the task of choosing such a book. After reading many book reviews, this one had the most reviews, most positive reviews, and when I read the synopsis, I decided it was it. This was the book. This book was so hard to put down. I read it from cover to cover in a matter of a few days. It would have taken me a shorter time, had I had the time to sit down and read it all in one go. It was a real page turner, really well written, highly entertaining and informative, and beautifully crafted. The real events in her life dealing with schizophrenia are sad and terrifying, but it was something she suffered through and remembered clearly enough to retell it in highly descriptive detail, drawing the reader in with every battle. I especially loved the ending, with her recent academic accomplishments and accolades and of course, her wedding to her husband. The Center Cannot Hold was a comforting and thrilling read for me. Although I could not relate to much of her life and experiences, the book was moving and touching. I highly recommend Elyn Saks's book, The Center Cannot Hold to my parents, friends, family, and husband as well as to everyone in the general public. It is an excellent book that is well worth your time and money. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by W***S on 3 July 2021* A 'no holds barred' journey through the mindfield /minefield of schizophrenia. Very helpful in understanding the delusional, negative and persecutory thoughts and voices experiences by someone suffering from this debilitating illness. I have learned, through this author, how to be a 'therapeutic friend' to someone experiencing ongoing psychosis , and to encourage and enable self-management. There is 'a hope in Hell'. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by M***R on 23 June 2025* I heard about the author through Ted Talk about her success from schizophrenia as a lawyer and professor and all. She is an inspiration from what the illness depicts stigma from society says. I finally bought her book after the 2nd edition that came out. There is so much to take in from reading that it is so powerfully resilient dialogue of empowering words. This helped me get better because I can hear the candidate openness truth that I witness in my life too. What a great read. After "A Beautiful Mind" with John Nash, this is the next best thing coming from schizophrenia world!! ## Frequently Bought Together - Hachette The Center Cannot Hold: My Journey Through Madness - Surviving Schizophrenia, 7th Edition: A Family Manual --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/412845342-hachette-the-center-cannot-hold-my-journey-through-madness](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/412845342-hachette-the-center-cannot-hold-my-journey-through-madness) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-30*