Everything In Its Place: My Trials and Triumphs with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

By Marc Summers

Book Overview

The author reflects on his battle with obsessive-compulsive disorder, describing its impact on his life and the lives of other sufferers.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0874779901
• ISBN13: 9780874779905
• Release Date: October 1999
• Publisher: Tarcher
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.6" x 0.9" x 5.8"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 12 and higher

Customer Reviews

Excellent Book...................

Having a son, age 11, who suffers from OCD and who is a fan of Marc Summers, I thought this would be a great book for both of us to read and we were not disappointed. While my son's OCD is not quite as severe as Marc's, we definitely could relate to so many things that he shared. It made my son feel better to know that he was not alone and to even find some humor in all of it. I think by writing this book, Marc Summers has touched the lives many in a very positive way.

Affirming story of hope for those who live with OCD

As the parent of a child with OCD, I found Marc Summers' book to be an incredibly helpful one. The book gives solid information about this disorder and also tells Marc's personal story of his journey from diagnosis to recovery. My son watched "Double Dare" religiously. Seeing one of his idols struggling with the same disorder that he does, has helped Jake continue to win his battle as well. A good read for families and those who work with people with ocd. This is one book that helps de-stigmatize a mental illness. Bravo!

BRAVISSIMO!

Not to be bias because I've known him since our Grahm Jr. College daZe together, but Marc's courage and kindness shines with the publication of this book.As a combo of a medical reference and bio, this book will undoubtably do so much good for those who suffer from OCD because it is, at once, entertaining and informative.I consider myself very fortunate that I have been blessed by his friendship and inspired by his accomplishments in the industry we share.This book reveals the definitive definition of a "good man" in the truest sense.BTW, just for the record. I'm not the Mike that was his messy roomate he refers to on Page 86. ;-)

Beautiful Story...

Believe it or not, I really felt differently about this book after reading it.I though this was a book about OCD. But after reading it, I found out it's really a book about the trials and triumphs of life...period, with or without OCD. It really was a touching tale about how one can never be sure what to expect in life and how one goes about dealing with the upside and downside of the world.I would recommend to anyone with or without this terrible disorder.For Double Dare fans, it is sad to note, that Summers doesn't talk very much about his days at Double Dare, not even dedicating a chaper to what was really his big break.However, the story is nevertheless thoughtful and touching.I wish Marc Summers the best. And hopefully, he will once again return to television, where he really belongs.

Wonderful!

This is a great book. Marc Summers is one of the best gameshow hosts in the history of television. It is nice that he hasn't been "type-casted" and that he is and was able to do various hosting duties.The book does talk about his OCD and his career. Very interesting. I hope he returns to televsion, hopefully hosting Double Dare 2000. I miss his great laugh.You'll learn a lot from reading this book.