Read this when
Here's the Deal: Don't Touch Me
Even the funniest guy in the room fist-bumps for a reason.
Who it's for
Mandel set out to write a light comic memoir and realised how much OCD shaped everything he does.
Embarrassed→Understood
Feelings it meets
What it is
Comedian and TV host Howie Mandel's funny, frank memoir about living with OCD and ADHD, his fear of germs and handshakes, youthful pranks, and decades of support from his wife.
Where to find it
Published by Bantam; in libraries and available second-hand. Not public domain.
Before you start
Heads up: Anxiety and compulsions; mild language.
Age: Suggested 13+
