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meandmypaperback's review against another edition
2.0
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http://justaddchampagne.blogspot.ca/2013/09/book-review-freaking-out-real-life.html
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l1brarygirl's review against another edition
3.0
I originally discovered this book through NetGalley and was approved for an eARC of it but I was unable to download and read it due to compatibility issues with Kindle (which is how I read all e-books).
What I appreciated most about this book was the variety of stories presented. Anxiety comes in different forms and the ways people deal with anxiety are all different as well. This book is a good resource for someone suffering from anxiety to know they aren't alone. It gives further resources at the back of the book for both teens and their parents. It might also be a good resource for teens to read and see what their fellow peers are struggling with.
What I appreciated most about this book was the variety of stories presented. Anxiety comes in different forms and the ways people deal with anxiety are all different as well. This book is a good resource for someone suffering from anxiety to know they aren't alone. It gives further resources at the back of the book for both teens and their parents. It might also be a good resource for teens to read and see what their fellow peers are struggling with.
erin_e's review against another edition
3.0
Freaking Out is a book of real life stories from young people, all centred around the theme of anxiety. Starting with a short introduction to what anxiety is and how it may present itself, the main part of the book contains thirteen different stories based on real life experiences. Each of the stories is accompanied by illustrations and is set out in an easy to read, simple format.
The last book I read based on the same subject was Anxiety 101 (Dr. Eudene Harry) which looks closely at the scientific side of anxiety so it was interesting to read a completely different perspective on the issue. Freaking Out definitely seems to be aimed more towards the teenage market however would also be suitable for anyone outside of that age range.
Of course the general message of the book is a positive one, focusing on how things changed for the better in these thirteen cases when the teens learnt different ways to manage their anxiety. The overall message to take away from this read is that ‘things will get better’.
*Review copy c/o Netgalley
The last book I read based on the same subject was Anxiety 101 (Dr. Eudene Harry) which looks closely at the scientific side of anxiety so it was interesting to read a completely different perspective on the issue. Freaking Out definitely seems to be aimed more towards the teenage market however would also be suitable for anyone outside of that age range.
Of course the general message of the book is a positive one, focusing on how things changed for the better in these thirteen cases when the teens learnt different ways to manage their anxiety. The overall message to take away from this read is that ‘things will get better’.
*Review copy c/o Netgalley
skelleycat's review against another edition
4.0
A few years ago, I used to read nothing but nonfiction, and memoirs were my absolute favorite. These days, I don't read much nonfiction anymore, but when I saw Freaking Out on NetGalley, I knew it was a book I needed to read. Anxiety has been a recurring theme in my life over the past several years, and one thing that always makes me feel better is reading about how other people deal with things I've struggling with.
I wish I had had a book like Freaking Out when I was a teenager. I would have eaten it up greedily, rereading it whenever I needed to feel less alone. The thirteen stories contained in this book provide a great solace for anyone dealing with anxiety, whether it be their own or a loved one's. This book covers a wide variety of people, situations, causes for anxiety, and methods for dealing with it, which I found to be both eye-opening and helpful.
This is a relatively short read, but I think it works very well this way. Each chapter focuses on a different teenager facing different problems, all illustrated with an interesting style, and told in a familiar and somewhat confessional manner. I like this, because hearing stories that come straight from someone else's experiences (as opposed to being turned into a clinical essay) really make the subject matter hit home.
It's rare for me to do this, but I liked Freaking Out so much that as soon as I finished reading the eARC, I went out and bought the book online. Sure, I'm 31 years old -- far from being a teenager -- but the stories of these teens still resonated with me in a powerful way. This is a book I want to keep on my shelves, because I know it will be a nice thing for me to go back to, and also a good book to share with my husband, my sister, and anyone else in my life who might be dealing with anxiety.
I wish I had had a book like Freaking Out when I was a teenager. I would have eaten it up greedily, rereading it whenever I needed to feel less alone. The thirteen stories contained in this book provide a great solace for anyone dealing with anxiety, whether it be their own or a loved one's. This book covers a wide variety of people, situations, causes for anxiety, and methods for dealing with it, which I found to be both eye-opening and helpful.
This is a relatively short read, but I think it works very well this way. Each chapter focuses on a different teenager facing different problems, all illustrated with an interesting style, and told in a familiar and somewhat confessional manner. I like this, because hearing stories that come straight from someone else's experiences (as opposed to being turned into a clinical essay) really make the subject matter hit home.
It's rare for me to do this, but I liked Freaking Out so much that as soon as I finished reading the eARC, I went out and bought the book online. Sure, I'm 31 years old -- far from being a teenager -- but the stories of these teens still resonated with me in a powerful way. This is a book I want to keep on my shelves, because I know it will be a nice thing for me to go back to, and also a good book to share with my husband, my sister, and anyone else in my life who might be dealing with anxiety.
emilygrn's review against another edition
3.0
Awesome to relate too as I suffer from anxiety, I wish it was a little longer/more stories but great variety and connect-ability.
reganparks's review against another edition
4.0
I found this in the YA section of the library while I waited for my niece to pick out a book. I thought it would be good for her to read but holy crap, I kind of wish someone had given a copy to teenage me. It would have helped me so much.
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