The Complete Opposite of Everything by Nour Abou Fayad

'The Complete Opposite of EverythingÕ is a story of two star-crossed university students, Adam and Yasmin, whose lives collide one day in a Beirut coffee shop.
Adam is a young man who never gets scared, and doesnÕt cry. But, lately he canÕt stop crying and his anxiety is reaching alarming levels. His friend Rami, who wants to party all the time, is no help. When he meets Yasmin, reconnecting with her roots in Lebanon, he is offered a life-line. Yasmin is living with General Anxiety Disorder, and understands what Adam is going through, even when he doesnÕt. But can two people, both with minds that canÕt be fully trusted, stay together?

Charlotte Hamaoui, Managing Director of the publisher Turning Point explains, Òlevels of student depression, anxiety and stress are at an all-time high. Shining a light on this reality is vitally important and we need to debunk the stigma surrounding mental health. The fact that the writer, Nour Abou Fayad, is a mental illness survivor, battling anxiety from the age of 21, adds a layer of authenticity to the novel.Ó

ÒThis book had to be written, especially for Lebanon and the Middle East. When it all began for me, I researched and researched and I barely found anyone speaking out about it here. I truly believed I was the only person to have a mental illness and I never want anyone to feel as lonely, as afraid, and as lost as I did. I had to write it, not because IÕm brave, but because I knew it was a duty,Ó says the author Nour Abou Fayad.

About the Author
Nour Abou Fayad is an NDU graduate finalizing a MasterÕs degree in English Literature. She is an outspoken mental health advocate, using her social media platforms to raise awareness and break the stigma surrounding mental illness. @completeoppositeofeverything, @nourinwonderland