I don't understand why so many people rave about Anne Tyler? There was nothing amazing about this.
I'm glad this was a quick read because I couldn't have stuck with it for much longer. The whole thing just felt pointless and I didn't like any of the characters. 10 Things I Hate About You is definitely a far better modern retelling of The Taming of the Shrew.
I read this because I am a therapist myself and wanted to increase my understanding of OCD for working with those particular clients. However, I will be taking away very little from this book. There were a lot of sweeping statements about the scientific benefits of things, but very little actual evidence cited. When the author started telling me about the importance of warming up before exercising, I knew I was done with it.
I think the real danger is that this book tells OCD sufferers what they will get out of therapy - but each therapist is different and they will not all practice in the same way. Telling an OCD client exactly what to expect when they might not receive exactly that gives them false expectations and sets them up for disappointment.
I'm sure the author was trying to be helpful to those living with OCD but I think this book missed the mark and I certainly won't be recommending it to any of my clients or colleagues.