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sierrajhansen's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
4.5
yes, i am an adult. yes, this book made me cry.
as a current child therapist and doctoral trainee in clinical psychology, i love getting glimpses of others’ real or fictional therapeutic experiences, as both the client and as the therapist. it’s super interesting to see what people take away from their therapy and what they remember their therapist saying and doing that helped them the most. for this reason, i loved seeing raina’s experience seeing a therapist for anxiety as a fifth-grader; i’m always wondering what kids find helpful and how therapists approach clients who are hesitant or unsure of the process.
i also LOVED whenthey made a poster for michelle. this was the ultimate tearjerker for me. it can be difficult to forgive someone who has made you feel awful, but i love that they were eventually able to connect and forgive each other.
this one went a lot faster than smile, and since it wasn’t a childhood read for me, it didn’t have the nostalgia factor that would have pushed it up to five stars. overall though, a great read that i would highly recommend to kids in late elementary school or middle school who are dealing with anxiety and struggling with their peers, and their parents. (it’s a pretty fun read for adults too!)
as a current child therapist and doctoral trainee in clinical psychology, i love getting glimpses of others’ real or fictional therapeutic experiences, as both the client and as the therapist. it’s super interesting to see what people take away from their therapy and what they remember their therapist saying and doing that helped them the most. for this reason, i loved seeing raina’s experience seeing a therapist for anxiety as a fifth-grader; i’m always wondering what kids find helpful and how therapists approach clients who are hesitant or unsure of the process.
i also LOVED when
this one went a lot faster than smile, and since it wasn’t a childhood read for me, it didn’t have the nostalgia factor that would have pushed it up to five stars. overall though, a great read that i would highly recommend to kids in late elementary school or middle school who are dealing with anxiety and struggling with their peers, and their parents. (it’s a pretty fun read for adults too!)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Vomit and Mental illness
pam_'s review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Vomit, and Mental illness
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Medical content, Alcoholism, and Eating disorder
jesthemess's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Medical content, Bullying, Mental illness, and Vomit
happily_undignified's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
"When I'm in this space, I feel like I can't get out." ⠀
TRY⠀
"I feel like I won't survive it."⠀
TRY⠀
"I feel like I can't control anything." ⠀
TRY⠀
"I feel like I can't even try."⠀
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TRY ANYWAY - Raina Telgemeier⠀
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This is a surprisingly deep mid-grade read that explores friendship, mental illness, puberty, and fear in an honest way that was refreshing and thoughtful. I adore the illustrations and how they clearly portray the emotions Raina goes through in the story. The characters are warm and authentic. I was rooting for them as they developed through the story to a satisfying end. ⠀
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I would highly recommend this book to parents and tweens. It can open up a door for constructive conversations about mental health and therapy.⠀
TRY⠀
"I feel like I won't survive it."⠀
TRY⠀
"I feel like I can't control anything." ⠀
TRY⠀
"I feel like I can't even try."⠀
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TRY ANYWAY - Raina Telgemeier⠀
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This is a surprisingly deep mid-grade read that explores friendship, mental illness, puberty, and fear in an honest way that was refreshing and thoughtful. I adore the illustrations and how they clearly portray the emotions Raina goes through in the story. The characters are warm and authentic. I was rooting for them as they developed through the story to a satisfying end. ⠀
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I would highly recommend this book to parents and tweens. It can open up a door for constructive conversations about mental health and therapy.⠀
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness
hemdamoses's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Bullying
bec459's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness and Chronic illness
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