“Sarcastic, witty, insightful! Maggie Lamond Simone writes with a sincerity that is endearing and frank, giving a voice to the internal conversations that lead to silent suffering for many. Body Punishment is an insight into the life and mind of an innocent being conditioned by OCD. The book drifts back and forth through various stages of her life painting a kaleidoscopic vision through her eyes—highly colorful, dramatic, passionate, sharp, and disruptive at times, though beautiful when seeing it as a whole. It is easy for a reader to find his or her own voice somewhere in the pages of this meaningful work!” — Kaushal B. Nanavati MD, FAAFP, ABIHM, Director, Integrative Medicine, Upstate Cancer Center, Asst. Prof., Dept. of Family Medicine, Upstate Medical University
“In Body Punishment, Maggie Simone provides a deeply personal account of her experiences with OCD and addiction. She shows how one can overcome significant psychiatric challenges while leading a productive, fulfilling life.” — Kevin P. Hill, M.D., M.H.S., Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School
“Maggie Lamond Simone weaves a true-to-life story about addiction, eating disorder, and obsessive anxiety in a way that reflects what many patients go through. The message to patients and clinicians alike is to realize that improvement often comes in stages.” — Thomas L. Schwartz, MD, Professor, Psychiatry Department, SUNY Upstate Medical University
“Ms. Simone’s style of writing has an inviting and comforting way of discussing a misunderstood and isolating illness. Reading the book was like sitting in an overstuffed couch talking to a best friend. Her willingness to share her struggles gives hope to those suffering with OCD but also those with loved ones with OCD that they can’t ‘understand.’ Wonderful read. I did not put it down until I read it cover to cover!” — Lisa I. Carroll, Supervising U.S. Probation Officer, Middle District of Louisiana
Sarcastic, witty, insightful! Maggie Lamond Simone writes with a sincerity that is endearing and frank, giving a voice to the internal conversations that lead to silent suffering for many. Body Punishment is an insight into the life and mind of an innocent being conditioned by OCD. The book drifts back and forth through various stages of her life painting a kaleidoscopic vision through her eyeshighly colorful, dramatic, passionate, sharp, and disruptive at times, though beautiful when seeing it as a whole. It is easy for a reader to find his or her own voice somewhere in the pages of this meaningful work!” Kaushal B. Nanavati MD, FAAFP, ABIHM, Director, Integrative Medicine, Upstate Cancer Center, Asst. Prof., Dept. of Family Medicine, Upstate Medical University
In Body Punishment, Maggie Simone provides a deeply personal account of her experiences with OCD and addiction. She shows how one can overcome significant psychiatric challenges while leading a productive, fulfilling life.” Kevin P. Hill, M.D., M.H.S., Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School
Maggie Lamond Simone weaves a true-to-life story about addiction, eating disorder, and obsessive anxiety in a way that reflects what many patients go through. The message to patients and clinicians alike is to realize that improvement often comes in stages.” Thomas L. Schwartz, MD, Professor, Psychiatry Department, SUNY Upstate Medical University
Ms. Simone’s style of writing has an inviting and comforting way of discussing a misunderstood and isolating illness. Reading the book was like sitting in an overstuffed couch talking to a best friend. Her willingness to share her struggles gives hope to those suffering with OCD but also those with loved ones with OCD that they can’t understand.’ Wonderful read. I did not put it down until I read it cover to cover!” Lisa I. Carroll, Supervising U.S. Probation Officer, Middle District of Louisiana