A review by geenybell
First, We Make the Beast Beautiful: A New Journey Through Anxiety by Sarah Wilson

5.0

Poetic, chaotic , poignant and thought provoking. I found myself pausing mid chapter to scribble down some thoughts in my journal on several occasions. Reading this on a peaceful and soulful road trip at various beautiful locations was interesting- I found the book confronting and triggering at times. It reminded me of myself sometimes, and contradicted my beliefs and thoughts at other times. A powerful memoir- I felt like I really got inside Sarah's head and rode the wave of her anxiety with her. The book felt at times organised and anxious like her described OCD , and at other times, spacious and gracious. I loved this variation of tone. I also loved the injection of so many other thinkers with quotes and theories and therapies.