Too Much

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

Told with unflinching honesty and a physician's keen eye, TOO MUCH is Dr. Cindy Lee Neighbors' gripping story of fighting for integrity within the walls of Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu. From the frantic pace of its operating rooms to the chilling reality of a psychiatric ward overlooking a tropical paradise, Neighbors confronts her demons, unearths buried truths, and ultimately reclaims her voice.

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.