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k_meredith's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
3.5
I really really like 90% of this book. Sherman and the other donkeys are so entertaining, and the stories of the team overcoming obstacles all because this poor donkey needed a reason to live are super cool. I also learned some new stuff about the Amish community. I have some issues with how they handled a main character's depression. I have some general knowledge about the Wim Hof method and some idea of which parts of it have been scientifically tested, and I don't like that the book asserts that Wim Hof is a possible alternative to medicine for depression, especially in regards to someone who has already gone off antidepressants and attempted suicide. That is not something that has been studied any more than anecdotally, and I don't feel the book presents the possible depression treatment benefits as anecdotal. That also makes me more skeptical of some of the other apparent-scientific claims in this book. It was a little sad for me because I can't give the book a full throated recommendation, which is totally what I wanted to do up until the last 25%. Still super worth reading, just me mindful of your own mental state when you do so. I also for sure want to do the Leadville Burro Race at some point in the future.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty
Moderate: Death, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Car accident
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