Poisoned Love by Melanie Cane, M.D.

In 1993, Jimmy Breslin wrote a front page story for New York Newsday about Melanie Cane, a troubled young psychologist who “let love take her too far.” Fifteen years later, Melanie tells her side of the story in Poisoned Love, a heartbreaking and staggering account of her spiral into the depths of mental illness and what she did under the guise of love.

With extraordinary courage, Melanie provides intimate access to the thoughts and feelings leading to her desperate act, as well as an unvarnished account of her subsequent psychiatric treatment and the legal and social consequences of her crime.

Melanie’s steady progress toward recover involves an emerging understanding of the relationship between her various diagnoses and her attachment to an abusive, mentally ill father.

Her story teaches people about survival and success in the face of severe mental illness.

“Poisoned Love is a fascinating story of one person’s internal and external dialogue confronting mental illness, unrequited love, loss, childhood wrongs and the tragedy of one mistake that can change the entire direction of a life. The book is also a compelling story for anyone who has gone through a difficult time and come out the other side. Melanie proves that human beings have a tremendous capacity to heal.”
-Lee Woodruff, Co-Author of Best Selling In an Instant

“Melanie’s story is filled with powerful insights. Her story lends hope that redemption and healing transformation is possible despite the ravages of mental illness, family dysfunction, and poisoned love. This book is an antidote to despair and a gift of reaffirmation of the human spirit to which all people can relate.”
-Marly Cornell, Co-Author of Walks on the Beach with Angie: A Father’s Love Story

“A penetrating and chilling introspective view of a young psychiatrist, who, after committing a horrible act that betrayed her medical oath, receives refuge in the same medical system she abused. The ensuing odyssey reveals a rare instance of a medical and legal system working together to help two victims – the accused and her prey – rebuild their lives. Melanie’s journey shows how salvation can be found even if a past is not forgiven.”
-Robert J. Anello, Morvillo, Abramowitz, Grand, Iason, Anello & Bohrer, P.C.

“Melanie Cane’s honesty and candor make this book remarkable and the writer extraordinary. Everything is exposed. Nothing is kept secret.”
-William L. Wood, Jr., Wood & Scher, P.C.

About the Author

Melanie Cane resides in Rye, New York.

Title: Poisoned Love

by Melanie Cane, M.D.

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