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Book SynopsisTells the story of a young man who began his life with a loving family. But in his early twenties, David Fitzpatrick became so consumed by mental illness it sent him into a frenzy of cutting himself with razor blades. This title describes the rush this act gave him, the fleeting euphoric high that seemed to fill the spaces in the rest of his life.
Trade Review"David Fitzpatrick's Sharp is a must read, remarkably told." -- Wally Lamb "Sharp is a courageously honest book by a gentle, damaged soul who fought his way to the light with a ferocity he never thought he possessed. Fitzpatrick's recounting of his struggle with severe mental illness shines with intelligence, pain and hard-won, self-confidence. " -- Kate Christensen, author of The Great Man and The Astral "What makes this memoir so riveting and so unforgettable isn't the myriad of horrors that its narrator inflicts upon himself. It's the razor-sharp humor and abiding wisdom and depth of humanity with which its author graces the reader. Sharp cuts deep into your heart." -- Michael White, author of Beautiful Assassin and Soul Catcher "Tortured and tormented as he was, Fitzpatrick never blinks as he recounts his residency in hell. Piercingly honest, he forces us to recognize and embrace the most broken parts of ourselves. Be forewarned: this book will expand your heart and mind." -- Rachel Basch, author of Degrees of Love and The Passion of Reverend Nash "A mesmeric, dire memoir...a mission (thanks to Wally Lamb's encouragement) to write this dark, affecting, human story." -- Publishers Weekly
