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A review by annabrewer972
Mad Girl by Bryony Gordon
4.0
A great insight into the harsh reality of mental illnesses.
Told with humour, honesty, and unashamed openness, this book is both an entertaining read and a real eye-opener for those lucky enough to have a normally-functioning brain. It is not a self-help book, but more of a 'here's what too many of us keep hidden behind our everyday persona'. Bryony tackles heavy content with wit and sarcasm (by the end of the book, you'll have forgotten the slightly forced jokes at the start), and yet the seriousness and intensity of her experience is conveyed perfectly.
(I gave it four stars instead of five because I believe the content could definitely be upsetting for some people, and so a trigger warning is needed if you suffer from any of the issues yourself or think you might be negatively affected by the topics covered.)
Told with humour, honesty, and unashamed openness, this book is both an entertaining read and a real eye-opener for those lucky enough to have a normally-functioning brain. It is not a self-help book, but more of a 'here's what too many of us keep hidden behind our everyday persona'. Bryony tackles heavy content with wit and sarcasm (by the end of the book, you'll have forgotten the slightly forced jokes at the start), and yet the seriousness and intensity of her experience is conveyed perfectly.
(I gave it four stars instead of five because I believe the content could definitely be upsetting for some people, and so a trigger warning is needed if you suffer from any of the issues yourself or think you might be negatively affected by the topics covered.)