Introducing Pure by Rose Cartwright
Rose Cartwright, a well known voice in the mental health community, has gained recognition through her candid writing and advocacy. Drawing from her personal experiences, she sheds light on challenging topics, challenges stigma, and initiates conversations that many avoid. Recently, she published “The Maps We Carry,” a deeply reflective book that delves into her evolving understanding of mental health and trauma, including her work with psychedelics and alternative healing approaches. In “Pure,” Cartwright offers an uninhibited account of her lived experience with “Pure O” OCD, a form of obsessive-compulsive disorder characterised by ‘Purely Obsessional’ intrusive thoughts and internal struggles. Although approaching the book relatively unfamiliar with ‘Pure O’, I was captivated by her honesty and insight. Her candidness transformed an abstract topic into something profoundly human and relatable, making it a truly enlightening read.
The origins of Pure: From print to television
Pure, initially published as an article in The Guardian’s Weekend Supplement in 2013, achieved remarkable success. This led to the publication of the book and its subsequent adaptation into a significant television series on Channel 4. The overall success of Pure marked a significant milestone in the media’s portrayal of OCD, shedding light on its truths in a way that had not been portrayed in mainstream media.
Pure by Rose Cartwright is available at most large book retailers.