Scorpions

A skilful, poetic and bleakly funny account of coping with a lifelong condition * The Guardian *So fascinating! – Chris EvansAbsolutely extraordinary writing – James O’BrienCandid and compelling, this book powerfully uncovers the raw realities of living with OCD. A must-read – Bryony GordonAn extraordinary piece of writing. In precise, elegant language, Tuppence Middleton gives us a clear, controlled and very lucid picture of a most strange and frightening psychological condition. Brilliantly readable – Patrick McGrathA fantastic memoir … Scorpions is intensely personal, yet somehow manages to be universal – John RobinsWith insight and generosity, Tuppence bravely and skilfully reveals her own struggles with OCD and in doing so gives us all an essential handbook … there isn’t a page that won’t leave you with greater understanding and empathy – Janet EllisWith unpretentious prose, Tuppence Middleton illuminates how devastating and all-encompassing this illness can be. Unflinchingly frank, and remarkably honest – Claire FullerScorpions is about living with OCD, but it’s also about living full stop. Tuppence Middleton has written a brilliantly immersive, funny, brave, deeply human book, brimming with intelligence and creativity – Lisa Owens

Tuppence Middleton is a British actor and writer working in film, television and theatre. She grew up in Somerset, South West England and has lived with OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) since the age of 11. Tuppence now lives in London with her partner and daughter. Scorpions is her first book.