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4.38 AVERAGE
4.38 AVERAGE
I liked this a lot more than I expected to when I started this! The writing itself isn't mind blowing, but it goes well with the story that's told. Finding out the hidden sides of people comes with the territory of therapy, but I was pleasantly surprised that everything that's revealed was at once unexpected and a logical extension of the character. Wendell's character as the perfect experienced therapist could have been annoying if written by a less deft hand, but instead he was a fantastic balance of human and wise/all-knowing.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
So many thoughts on this amazing book. It was poignant and touching. Julie, the cancer patient, was the story that touched me most. Therapy has been so valuable in my own life and I appreciated how that importance was reflected in Lori's.
Two quotes I loved where:
"The four ultimate concerns are death, isolation, freedom, and meaninglessness"
"At some point, being a fulfilled adult means taking responsibility for the course of your own life and accepting the fact that now you're in charge of your choices"
Two quotes I loved where:
"The four ultimate concerns are death, isolation, freedom, and meaninglessness"
"At some point, being a fulfilled adult means taking responsibility for the course of your own life and accepting the fact that now you're in charge of your choices"
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Couldnt finish. This type of book is riiight up my alley. And I did enjoy the times where she talks with her clients and focuses on them. However, much of the focus was on her and her breakup.
It was nice to see her "human" emotions, as ugly as they can be in such a vulnerable position. But like... I didn't care. Im not callous usually, so why didn't I care that this woman was so hurt and seeking help to get through it? Im not sure, but I think I just straight up didn't like her. She comes across incredibly judgemental towards herself, which translates to being judgemental to everyone around her. I thought her therapist seemed okay, but I honestly wouldve left and found another one (I DNF'd about a quarter in. Not long but I just couldn't go on).
I wish this just focused on her clients. The author is not relatable to me beyond being a human in crisis. She seems self absorbed and judgemental and just plain... annoying. Shame. I really thought I would love this book. Maybe I'll give it another try in the future and like it more. But I hated her storyline with Boyfriend. It seemed like something she was in huge denial about, to the detriment of her own kid and I just cannot relate to that as all as a mother.
It was nice to see her "human" emotions, as ugly as they can be in such a vulnerable position. But like... I didn't care. Im not callous usually, so why didn't I care that this woman was so hurt and seeking help to get through it? Im not sure, but I think I just straight up didn't like her. She comes across incredibly judgemental towards herself, which translates to being judgemental to everyone around her. I thought her therapist seemed okay, but I honestly wouldve left and found another one (I DNF'd about a quarter in. Not long but I just couldn't go on).
I wish this just focused on her clients. The author is not relatable to me beyond being a human in crisis. She seems self absorbed and judgemental and just plain... annoying. Shame. I really thought I would love this book. Maybe I'll give it another try in the future and like it more. But I hated her storyline with Boyfriend. It seemed like something she was in huge denial about, to the detriment of her own kid and I just cannot relate to that as all as a mother.
A really interesting, easy-to-digest book that has a lot to offer. There’s some amazing lines in this book about self awareness, about therapy, about humans and how they think and feel. Even when I wasn’t able to invest in the book, I was highlighting these quotes on my kindle because they were the kind of things I wanted to bring into my life.
Halfway through the book, I started falling in love with both Lori’s patients and her therapist, Wendell. I cried finding out John’s story, and felt so much affection for Julie and her strength and humour. Weirdly, I never quite became interested in Lori’s own story, though I respected her and her skill as a therapist.
Halfway through the book, I started falling in love with both Lori’s patients and her therapist, Wendell. I cried finding out John’s story, and felt so much affection for Julie and her strength and humour. Weirdly, I never quite became interested in Lori’s own story, though I respected her and her skill as a therapist.
Every adult who has considered or has went through therapy should read this. Absolutely riveting and the best book I have read.