Living with Generational Trauma and OCD in 'You Know What You Did'

All Of It with Alison Stewart | Apr 15, 2024

In the new thriller novel, You Know What You Did, Annie Shaw seems to have it all: a dream career and a picture-perfect family. But after her mother - a troubled Vietnam War refugee - dies suddenly, Annie's carefully curated life beings to unravel. Her OCD, which she thought she'd vanquished years ago, comes roaring back. K.T. Nguyen, author and former magazine editor, joins us to discuss her debut novel and her personal journey with OCD and mental health.

*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

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