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catherinemcfall's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
2.0
There are nice moments in this book that will be of comfort to those who have felt anxiety or stress in the modern world. I think the simplicity of the writing hasn't aged particularly well, and certain topics - like our use of social media and links to mental health - require more nuance than Haig is willing to give. As a book, it felt a bit like a messy first draft, which may be intentional, in that Haig argues for letting mess be mess. But it meant that much of the book felt obvious or repetitive, with some of the striking insights being when Haig quotes other writers rather than his own thoughts.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide, Eating disorder, Addiction, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Suicidal thoughts
misty_nightmare's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Bullying, Sexual harassment, Medical content, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Eating disorder, Addiction, and Body shaming
amyfmurphy's review
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Alcoholism
Minor: Sexual harassment and Eating disorder
jbellomy's review against another edition
reflective
fast-paced
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Alcoholism and Eating disorder
Minor: Body shaming, Death, and Medical content
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