Little panic

In this gorgeously immersive and brilliantly funny memoir, Amanda Stern recounts her life on the razor's edge of panic, growing up between a bohemian life in Greenwich Village and a stricter, affluent world uptown.

The book explores her undiagnosed anxiety disorder, the impact of the disappearance of Etan Patz near her home, and her journey toward understanding and accepting her mental health.

Tenderly delivered and expertly structured, the memoir also documents the transformation of New York City and offers a deep, personal, and comedic perspective on anxiety and identity.