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marinajonesreads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
slow-paced
5.0
No book has ever inspired me to write my own version. But that’s what this book did. Once I started reading it, I started to write down my comforts in tandem to hearing Haig talk about his. With intense vulnerability and candor, Haig made me feel equal parts seen and comforted. I think anyone struggling with anything should read this book. It’s quick and easy. Although it took me awhile to finish, I think one can easily read this in one session. I kept returning to it in times of crisis throughout a difficult start to 2024. I’m glad I had it as a companion. It will absolutely be a book I reread throughout the years. Also, listening to it through Haig’s voice made me weep. It was amazing he was able to recount all of that and still inspire people who may be going through similar feelings.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Suicidal thoughts, Addiction, and Suicide
james1star's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
4.5
I read this on a long journey and back as forgot a book so downloaded the audiobook narrated by Haig himself via BorrowBox and am very happy I did so. There is no real structure instead consisting of a mixture of quotes, case studies, anecdotes, notes, messages and many more. The running theme is comfort (who’d have guessed?) and it acts like part self help, part guide, part quote book and part memoir as well and I think Haig gets a perfect balance of these aspects. He struggled heavily with anxiety and depression and injects a lot of honestly into the pages (…or recording?) which I did like - I wouldn’t say I enjoyed it as the subject matter is evidently a challenging one but the key messages of moving/looking forward were put across very well. As someone who struggles with my mental health I not only could relate to parts but picked up lots of useful tips and ideas/quotes to ponder on. I think it would’ve been more beneficial to have read this book in small chunks or one to go back to instead of within a day but oh the whole I enjoyed it and would certainly recommend it. Personally it wasn’t that amazing or life changing with content I have engaged with before but the personal touches were my favourite.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Addiction, and Suicidal thoughts
bladelikesbooks's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
I really enjoyed reading this book. It gives advice and tells real-life experiences on mental health struggles. It includes a number of poems, quotes, book recs and song recs. This book is really heartwarming but it does discuss some very dark topics so definitely check TW/CW !!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Suicide, Mental illness, Addiction, and Panic attacks/disorders
mariamj's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
5.0
Simply Brilliant. It really amazing how each word brings a source of comfort and peace to your heart and mind. Loved every minute of it!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide attempt
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Antisemitism, Child abuse, Death, Grief, Mental illness, Self harm, and War
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