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maple_dove's review
Too busy with life. Will come back to finish.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Minor: Abandonment
fkshg8465's review against another edition
emotional
informative
sad
fast-paced
4.5
Oh this was hard to read, especially the chapter on grief. I miss my parents and grandparents so much…book itself was easy to read in that the information was a lot of common sense to me, but also because it represented a lot of who I am too. My therapist is Latina. I chose her because she could at least understand some of what it’s like to be in an immigrant family, but yeah, I do wish she could’ve been Asian because, and especially after reading this book, I believe the shared commonalities we have would help me further. Problem is that mental health is so unspoken about in my culture that it’s really hard to find one. So I was surprised to find this book and even more surprised to learn she practices in Houston. Too bad she doesn’t that insurance, but still grateful I have a therapist I trust.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Ableism, and Racism
annashin4's review
5.0
Honestly, I can relate to this book on so many levels. As an Asian American, I struggle with mental health for a few years. I'm so glad a book like this exists. I will definitely read again for sure.
mmehra606's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
flominago's review
4.0
A validating, emotional, and much-needed person-first clinician’s guide to mental health for the immigrant Asian experience.
stephkocheung's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
emmaito's review
5.0
I feel like this may have fundamentally changed the way that I approach things; this book has helped me to see the importance of values-based living; "With goals-based living, you ignore all the parts of yourself that do not directly help you reach that specific goal. You work long hours. You ignore important relationships. You keep making excuses instead of taking care of your mind and body. You just keep telling yourself to keep hustling because you can rest when you get your goal, except you never do." - Anyone else feeling called out
justaprilann's review
4.0
Loved listening to the audiobook. The author’s narration is so soothing and kind. While I couldn’t relate to all of the scenarios, I appreciated the prompts for deep reflection so much. Excited to read the hard copy as part of the ACL Spokane book club!