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soobooksalot's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I'm so pleased to have met Amy.
Thank you to author Lana Grace Riva for putting The Existence Of Amy on my radar, and my gifted copy for review!
Amy is like so many of us. She has a high-stakes, high-stress job that she excels at and enjoys. She likes her coworkers and friends, likes to be liked.
But what she tries to hide is her often-crippling OCD, anxiety and depression.
Amy could be any of us.
This book is a beautiful read - it's eye-opening, heartbreaking, and simple. It's the portrait of a woman who doesn't want to be a prisoner to her own thoughts.
I especially felt the chapters about travel anxiety - for an activity so enjoyable "once I'm there", stress is definitely part of my preamble.
This is at times a difficult read as Amy's journey descends, then infused with hope as she finds help.
The Existence Of Amy will stick with me for a long time. Recommended!
Thank you to author Lana Grace Riva for putting The Existence Of Amy on my radar, and my gifted copy for review!
Amy is like so many of us. She has a high-stakes, high-stress job that she excels at and enjoys. She likes her coworkers and friends, likes to be liked.
But what she tries to hide is her often-crippling OCD, anxiety and depression.
Amy could be any of us.
This book is a beautiful read - it's eye-opening, heartbreaking, and simple. It's the portrait of a woman who doesn't want to be a prisoner to her own thoughts.
I especially felt the chapters about travel anxiety - for an activity so enjoyable "once I'm there", stress is definitely part of my preamble.
This is at times a difficult read as Amy's journey descends, then infused with hope as she finds help.
The Existence Of Amy will stick with me for a long time. Recommended!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol, and Mental illness
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