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mamzondi's review
slow-paced
2.0
If you are a Christian and aspire to be "someone" in life then this is the book for you. Education, prayer and social status stood out for me. Yes times were different, mental health was seen as the devil "stealing" a precious soul. Dr Anita's writing is impeccable, I was with her in class with the experiment, in their house ss her sister was screaming her lungs out. I also felt like I was part of the bus ride that led to this book.
vedpears's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
1.0
The synopsis did not make it clear at all that this was written for Christians. It says "spiritual" so I thought it would be more open-minded/widely applicable and was intrigued. I can see why Christians would benefit from this book, as it quotes the Bible very often and references it constantly and relates trauma and mental health to biblical principles. I don't think this book was marketed in good faith, however (pun intended) because it is just a really long testimony. Haha Having grown up in a cult, I can recognize attempts to proselytize when it's happening -- though it wouldn't come across that way if the publishers and author were transparent (honest) about the content of the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Grief, Religious bigotry, and Fire/Fire injury
dear_prudence's review against another edition
4.0
This is a good book. There is a lot here that is useful to anyone despite their religious feelings.
That being said, the description and the blurbs I read did not adequately prepare me for the amount of biblical quotes, and heavy handed connections between nature and christianity.
I'm an omnist earth lover, so I believe in all religions and I love them all. I have studied the Bible. And this was almost too much for me. So I recommend that if you are anything other than a devout christian, that you walk into this book knowing what you are walking into.
That being said: the message and the exercises, are wonderful. I just wish there was a secular version because it would read so many more people if there was, and those who are christians could still enjoy this.
Thank you for allowing me to read this book, free, as an advanced reader copy, from Net Galley. My opinions are entirely my own.
That being said, the description and the blurbs I read did not adequately prepare me for the amount of biblical quotes, and heavy handed connections between nature and christianity.
I'm an omnist earth lover, so I believe in all religions and I love them all. I have studied the Bible. And this was almost too much for me. So I recommend that if you are anything other than a devout christian, that you walk into this book knowing what you are walking into.
That being said: the message and the exercises, are wonderful. I just wish there was a secular version because it would read so many more people if there was, and those who are christians could still enjoy this.
Thank you for allowing me to read this book, free, as an advanced reader copy, from Net Galley. My opinions are entirely my own.
_buttercup59's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
shesanine's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
Dr. Anita did her BIG ONE with this!!! Sssssoooo good!!!! There’s so much meat on the bone while still remaining easily digestible. This book is a certified annual re-read!!!