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messofcontradictions's review against another edition
4.0
As a pop culture geek and someone who considered going into psychiatry I knew I would love this book and it did not disappoint. It provides real-life coping mechanisms for a variety of everyday issues while highlighting some of my favorite tv and movie characters as examples. It made me remember why I love these characters and want to go back and revisit some of my faves. I plan on sharing this book with friends for many years to come and am happy to finally have something substantial to point to when I try and explain to non-geeks why I relate to and cherish pop culture characters as much as I do.
bexteryoung's review against another edition
3.0
I’ve read a lot of fiction books this year (actually, they were all fiction) so I wanted to read something a bit different before the year is over. Being a Geek Girl myself, this was an insightful read, with plenty of moments for learning and featured some of my favourite fictional ladies - Scarlet Witch, Buffy Summers, Hermione Granger, to name a few. Who knew that there was actual scientific evidence to prove that relating to fictional characters is normal?
melvalan's review against another edition
5.0
An inspiring book.
Opening it up and starting to read, I wasn't entirely sure about what I would find, and having now read it, I can say that I am not disappointed by my purchase.
The book covers a multitude of different mental illnesses and does so in a way that is is to relate with and find something to bring along into your own life. Something that you can later look back at and thing "huh, this reminds me of ..." and therefore correctly find help and or support someone.
All in all, a very compelling book that shines a light on many mental illnesses and does so in an easy to grasp manner. Would definitely recommend that you check out this book.
Opening it up and starting to read, I wasn't entirely sure about what I would find, and having now read it, I can say that I am not disappointed by my purchase.
The book covers a multitude of different mental illnesses and does so in a way that is is to relate with and find something to bring along into your own life. Something that you can later look back at and thing "huh, this reminds me of ..." and therefore correctly find help and or support someone.
All in all, a very compelling book that shines a light on many mental illnesses and does so in an easy to grasp manner. Would definitely recommend that you check out this book.
moonlit_shelves's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
fast-paced
3.0
erinyesnfurious's review against another edition
3.0
Well informed presentation of different aspects of psychology and how they may be reflected in women characters we’ve seen in media.
All of the sections read as short biographies and though they are well thought out (and clearly Towers read a ton of psychology pieces to be informed of what she refers to) the biographies are quick passes at the story. More seemingly meant to say “look, here is someone you may identify with.” The references to comics do not always include an issue number (which would be helpful to do more reading) and there is at least one character in the book who’s media isn’t mentioned by name.
The concept is encouraging tho I believe this fell short on going into further details. Why these particular characters are important to women especially. I enjoyed reading through but was left wanting at least one to two more pages on each character, but delving deeper into there story and why they were significant. How a fan might connect to the story and why these particular women are so important for other women to read about (instead of branding them as people important to read about for women AND men)
All of the sections read as short biographies and though they are well thought out (and clearly Towers read a ton of psychology pieces to be informed of what she refers to) the biographies are quick passes at the story. More seemingly meant to say “look, here is someone you may identify with.” The references to comics do not always include an issue number (which would be helpful to do more reading) and there is at least one character in the book who’s media isn’t mentioned by name.
The concept is encouraging tho I believe this fell short on going into further details. Why these particular characters are important to women especially. I enjoyed reading through but was left wanting at least one to two more pages on each character, but delving deeper into there story and why they were significant. How a fan might connect to the story and why these particular women are so important for other women to read about (instead of branding them as people important to read about for women AND men)
heathermcc's review
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
3.0
This nonfiction books mixes information with fiction to show that strength comes from within, and it takes many forms. Not being familiar with all of the fictional characters portrayed, those parts were skimmed, but the interviews with medical professionals on the implications of mental health are well worth a read