The concept is interesting and I liked the mix of hard science with anecdotes but the constant pop culture references didn’t add much value for me. The chatty style makes it easy to read but there’s too many words - this is a book in need of stricter editing.
Overall, this was a good introduction into the world of OCD. I learned things I didn’t k is about this condition amd had other things clarified.

DNF. This book seems weirdly anti-OCD, instead claiming that everyone has obsessions and compulsions of some sort. I did not like it and it seemed potentially harmful to those with debilitating OCD.

Thank you Jessica Kingsley Publications and Netgalley for this ARC.

This was an interesting introduction into the world of OCD. I learned things I didn’t know about this condition amd had other things clarified. This is a good book for others who would like to learn more about OCD.

I found this book interesting in its premise. I'd never thought about the difference between OCD and obsessive compulsions. The author lays everything out really well and the anecdotes are incredibly helpful. I found myself a little bit bored at some point in the book, but I think that's just because I don't live/work in a world where I needed much more than the first few chapters. Regardless, I was glad to get to read this book.

This book wasn't really what I expected. There were some interesting bits but not the read I thought it would be.

"Obsessive Compulsions" tells us that most of us have compulsions, but that doesn't me we have OCD. I strongly believe this book is a wonderful introduction for those of us that mistake an organized or tidy person for a person that suffers from OCD. Plus, it's backed up by studies. In my opinion, education is the only way to understand ourselves and those around us and this book offers that education regarding OCD. I'll recommend it to my family, friends, and colleagues.
ps: I liked the cover too :)

I struggled to read this book. Rather than a story that provided proof and scientific data as to how obsessive compulsions are traits that many people have, it read like a textbook. It seemed like he provided every little neuroscience background info possible, even when it didn't progress the viewpoint of OC he was trying to make. Way too much information was provided, for both laypersons and those in the field. I also didn't like that he assigned "good" and "bad" to people with OC symptoms. The only redeeming quality was the amount of scientific references and evidence he cited throughout the book.

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The book introduces the reader to the world of OCB. The book contains general information for a general public such as patients and family members.

This book seemed to have good information. I found it hard to read as it was like a series of reports without any narrative or story tying it together. The author brought up that not every habit we have should be classified with a clinical diagnosis, which is a different take. I just found it difficult to parse through due to lack of organization and narrative thread.

This was an interesting book, very informative and with some studies to back things up. It's great to see a book address the traits that we find 'obsessive compulsive' yet not enough to equate to OCD. It's great for educating others on such a topic.
It was a tad disorganised and the tone was a bit controversial. Some studies were also controversial as they seemed quite inaccurate. But overall, it was well-written.

This is a really interesting and extensive book from a knowledgeable author. It is much more extensive than OCD and crosses into many other areas. It is not practically based and raises as many questions as it answers but it is a very good insight for anyone with an interest in this area and may answer lots of questions or those believing they have obsessive compulsions to some extent.

I was instantly intrigued by the idea behind this book, and found that the author had some interesting perspectives on what it means to have OCD. We've all heard it. People often say they have "touches of OCD" every now and again when they want something to be specific. Almost everyone has certain obsession compulsions. This book does a good job of why that is. I would recommend it to someone interested in the genre, or looking for more knowledge on the topic.

I have received a much appreciated digital copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

This book was so helpful. Thank you for showing the importance of ocd and the effect it can have in our everyday lives

It is a very interesting read. I think that is has some very controversial things for medical areas. I would recommend to someone who is looking at this topic specifically.

I am pleased to see a book that addresses the fact that everyone has 'obsessive compulsive' traits, but that this does not equate to OCD as a diagnosis; I think this is something that is very important to educate people on further, because all too often you see people describing themselves as 'OCD' due to being tidy or particular about something. It's a very interesting read, although I found the structure of it to be a little disorganised. Well-written though on the whole.