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Delirium Diaries is a gripping medical memoir that chronicles Pete Mackenzie Hodge’s unlikely survival in the ICU during a near-fatal illness, followed by the drama and sometimes comic absurdity of deep psychosis.
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Delirium Diaries is a gripping medical memoir that chronicles Pete Mackenzie Hodge’s unlikely survival in the ICU during a near-fatal illness, followed by the drama and sometimes comic absurdity of deep psychosis.
Offering hope for a post-COVID readership seeking connection and understanding, it explores the contrast between the comfort of home and the sterile hospital environment, from an innocent swim to an induced coma. Pete shares a tale of love and resilience, emphasising the power of sheer grit and determination in defying the odds.
In an era shaped by the aftermath of COVID-19, this memoir provides insight into the human experience, bridging the gap between curiosity and understanding amidst the chaos of uncertainty and upheaval.
Here's what readers have to say about this book....
Captivating insight into the journey of a patient in ICU. Beautifully written in the raw language of a traumatised man, melded with his knowledge and understanding of music. I laughed and cried in equal measures. He gives the reader a fascinating delve into his personal hallucinations as he drifts in and out of consciousness and reminds us of the vital link that family play in the recovery of the mind when patients are seriously ill in ICU. Brilliant book.
Well recommended read. The story had me both laughing and feeling anxious almost at the same time. I loved the surreal nature and writing style of the delirium dreams, it really transports you to a seriously confusing time. Alongside this, the sheer terror and desperation that comes across that the family is feeling is truly heart-rending. Really enjoyable yet emotive read, especially for the music lover: 10/10 recommended
Delirium Diaries is the true story of a young family’s journey to hell and back through the first wave of COVID, it’s also a story of the power of love and hope in the face of the grimmest adversity. The story begins with the author being placed into an induced coma after contracting the dreaded COVID-19 and takes us on a roller-coaster ride of emotions as Pete describes in vivid detail the dreams endured during deep psychosis which varied between absolutely bonkers to downright terrifying, think Hunter S Thompson meets Alice in Wonderland. Beautifully written this is a thoroughly gripping account that had me in turns blinking through tears and/or laughing out loud! Throughout it all the love and devotion of a close-knit group of family and friends weaves through these pages like a big ol' weavey thing in what is a riveting and fascinating book, I highly recommend it! (SPOILER ALERT 🚨 The ending is a happy one!)
This is a deeply touching, honest and inspirational diary of a young man/husband/father who is put into an induced coma in an attempt to save his life. Set in the first wave of Covid, alone in a hospital bed, he has to deal with the terrifying and lonely experience of being in a coma without family there to support him. He bravely shares his uncensored, delirious, internal journey with the reader. There is little room for self pity in this story. The power of music, love, hope and friendship prevails. I highly recommend this book.
A beautifully written account of a young man’s harrowing experience of isolation, intense fear and delirium while being hospitalised during the COVID pandemic. For me this book captures the madness and isolation of COVID, a period of our lives I don’t think we will ever forget. It also holds a strong message about love, resilience and the power of human connections. I could not put this book down. I felt compelled to turn each page. I was drawn in to the vivid dreams and personal accounts. The music references punctuated throughout provided a thought-provoking soundtrack. I created my own little playlist. I cried. I laughed. I reflected. I would definitely recommend a read.
