Susanna Kaysen Books in Order

Susanna Kaysen is a celebrated American author, known for her thought-provoking and deeply personal writings. Born and raised in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Kaysen's life has been marked by both privilege and adversity. She was sent to McLean Hospital in 1967 for psychiatric treatment, where she was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, an experience that would later become the foundation for her iconic memoir, <i>Girl, Interrupted</i> (1993). Adapted into a film in 1999, the book cemented Kaysen's status as a leading voice in contemporary literature. Her family ties to esteemed individuals, including her economist father Carl Kaysen and architect uncle Richard Neutra, have also influenced her work. Kaysen's writing has been shaped by her experiences, including a stint living in the Faroe Islands, which inspired her novel <i>Far Afield</i>.