Dr Suzanne O’Sullivan

Instant Sunday Times Bestseller

Winner of the Wellcome Book Prize and Royal Society of Biology General Book prize

Shortlisted Royal Society Science Book Prize, The Next Big Idea Club, Books Are My Bag Readers Award

Dr O’Sullivan’s writing is driven by a desire to understand the brain and human behaviour. She is passionate about improving healthcare and is known for her ability to make the world of science and medicine accessible to everyone.

Through her books learn about the brain, psychosomatic disorders, overdiagnosis, overmedicalization, brain-mind disorders, functional neurological disorders, epilepsy, mass hysteria and much more.

In my view the best science writer around - a true descendant of Oliver Sacks.
— Sathnam Sanghera
Paperback book cover for "The Age of Diagnosis" by Suzanne O'Sullivan, with a red background, large white title text, and a medical wristband illustration at the bottom.
A brave and deeply compassionate book
— Henry Marsh
Paperback book cover for Wellcome Book prize winning  'It's All in Your Head' by author Suzanne O'Sullivan with a cracked eggshell and a small crack revealing the title
Honest, fascinating and necessary
— David Aaronovitch
Paperback book cover of 'The Sleeping Beauties and Other Stories of Mystery Illness' by Suzanne O'Sullivan, featuring a blue background with puzzle pieces forming a head silhouette.
A bracing read, a little like a cold shower on a hot summer’s day.
— Daily Mail
Book cover of 'Brain Storm' by Suzanne O'Sullivan, featuring a white rabbit with pink eyes and large ears.
An engaging collection of neurological case stories
— Paul Broks