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Susannah Cahalan
Cahalan in 2014
Born1985 (age 38–39)
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)Journalist, author
Notable workBrain on Fire

Susannah Cahalan (born 1985) is an American journalist and author, known for writing her memoir, Brain on Fire, about her hospitalization with a rare auto-immune disease, anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis.[1][2] She has worked for the New York Post.[3]

A feature film based on her memoir is being filmed with the release targeted for 2017. Chloë Grace Moretz is playing the role of Cahalan.[4]

References

  1. ^ Kahn, Jennifer. "Under Attack: One Woman's Terrifying Battle With an Auto-Immune Disease". oprah.com. Retrieved July 30, 2015.
  2. ^ Cadwalladr, Carole (January 13, 2013). "Susannah Cahalan: 'What I remember most vividly are the fear and anger'". theguardian.com. Retrieved 30 July 2015.
  3. ^ "A Young Reporter Chronicles Her 'Brain On Fire'". npr.org. November 14, 2012. Retrieved July 30, 2015.
  4. ^ Kilday, Gregg (July 13, 2015). "Broad Green to Produce Chloe Grace Moretz Starrer 'Brain on Fire'". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved July 19, 2015.