TOO MUCH chronicles life on the brink—the brutal reality of military surgical residency , the toll of family dysfunction, and the harrowing battle for sanity—from navigating professional gaslighting and personal betrayal to confronting the depths of mental illness and addiction . "An uncompromising probe into the medical industry fused with an honest account of mental illness." —Kirkus Reviews Accolades and Praise for TOO MUCH: 2025 Next Generation Indie Book Awards Finalist Memoir (Personal Struggle/Health) - 2024-2025 Reader's Views Reviewer's Choice Humanities Gold Award Winner - 2024-2025 Reader's Views Reviewer's Choice Memoir/Autobiography/Biography Finalist - 2025 Readers' Favorite Honorable Mention (Non-Fiction—Social Issues) - "She has a unique perspective on what it means to find self-discovery and resilience in the face of adversity... TOO MUCH chronicles her journey with what many might consider an unconventional approach." — Chicago Tribune - "As a person who has experienced and watched a loved one deal with similar mental problems this book resonates deeply...we can find a way to survive what we think is unsurvivable." —Goodreads Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - "The book should be required reading for young people and if one never touches drugs as a result then Neighbors has been truly vindicated." —Reader Views ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - "Workplace bullying, gender discrimination and a culture of silence...a raw account of her experiences navigating mental health challenges during her time as a U.S. Army physician." — Midweek Hawaii, Honolulu Star Advertiser - “Enlightening if not outright shocking...” — IndieReader - “Razor-sharp.” — BookLife by Publishers Weekly - “Books like TOO MUCH are essential as they give voice to experiences often stigmatized or ignored.” — LA Entertainment Weekly - “Honest and vulnerable.” — NY Times Mag - “A must-read.” — USA Today - “A powerful story that will leave you questioning your own life.” —Readers’ Favorite ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ TOO MUCH is an inspiring and deeply personal account that will resonate with anyone who has felt overwhelmed, unheard, or struggled to find their authentic self amidst external pressures. 2024-2025 Reader's Views Reviewer's Choice Humanities Gold Award Winner 2024-2025 Reader's Views Reviewer's Choice Memoir/Autobiography/Biography Finalist 2025 Next Generation Indie Book Awards Memoir (Personal Struggle/Health Issues) Finalist 2025 Readers' Favorite Honorable Mention (Non-Fiction—Social Issues) "In this debut memoir, a retired United States Army Captain recounts the professional and personal hardships she endured as a military medical resident... Neighbors is unquestionably a skilled writer; she delivers wonderfully concise passages that breezily take readers through years of residency while succinctly clarifying various medical conditions and hospital roles (with a glossary as a bonus addendum). An uncompromising probe into the medical industry fused with an honest account of mental illness. " —Kirkus Reviews " Challenging but rewarding, Cindy Lee Neighbors's TOO MUCH is an incisive memoir of the soul-crushing dysfunction of both medical and military culture in the US. Neighbors's story will be enlightening if not outright shocking... It's a privileged peek at the dysfunction of the Army (and of hospital staff) in ways that are unsurprising but still uncomfortable for those who cleave to those American cultural myths. ... TOO MUCH strikes a successful balance: the reader sees this progression, and appreciates Neighbors' flaws and mistakes, but still cares about her... Despite its apparent simplicity, TOO MUCH manages to subtly and powerfully negotiate the challenges of memoir. Its critiques of institutional cultures—especially medical and military cultures—are built on a solid foundation of empathy for its flawed but honest narrator. " —Dan Accardi for IndieReader "TOO MUCH is a raw and unflinching look at one woman's journey through the challenges of medical training, mental health struggles, and finding her own voice. It's a must-read for anyone seeking inspiration, understanding, and a reminder that they're not alone in their struggles." —USA TODAY "I adored the bold storytelling style, with a no-nonsense narrative voice that is both raw and compelling , making the emotional weight of her experiences resonate on different psychological, emotional, and dramatic levels...and there's a powerful warning ... TOO MUCH is a well-penned memoir that is interesting, moving, and fascinating to explore." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — K.C. Finn, Readers' Favorite "By sharing her journey, Dr. Cindy Lee Neighbors offers more than a story of personal growth ; she provides a beacon of hope, proving that the path, healing, and reinvention are always possible no matter how difficult." —LA ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY "Through her openness and sincerity, Neighbors leaves readers with an inspirational message ." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — M. Cummings, Readers' Favorite "TOO MUCH is