OF NOD is a poetic memoir in which the author describes his life's journey: struggling and overcoming mental health issues pertaining to schizophrenia; falling in love; recovering from addiction; and developing a sense of spirituality. This is essentially a story about the loss of innocence and the regaining of that innocence. * OF NOD was previously published as a poetic novel, but in this version, the author has taken a more personal approach, editing out the fictional parts, and adding a new chapter.