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A review by lavao
The Science of Stuck: Breaking Through Inertia to Find Your Path Forward by Britt Frank
4.0
Cw: discussions on trauma, abuse, addiction, eating disorders (particularly binging)
One sentence summary: A summary of evidence and techniques to understand, reframe and manage emotions, including trauma responses.
Writing: 4/5
Accessibility: lay person
Anecdotes vs data: predominantly research though not particularly well-cited or critical (appropriate for book)
Application: lots to apply to life
Favourite quote: “Any healing approaches that value positivity over authenticity become breeding grounds for dishonesty. Wholehearted living requires curiosity and compassion—not denial of our shared humanity.”
NB: good recognition that the advice does not apply to systemic oppression and abusive environments.
Disclaimer: this is my opinion.
One sentence summary: A summary of evidence and techniques to understand, reframe and manage emotions, including trauma responses.
Writing: 4/5
Accessibility: lay person
Anecdotes vs data: predominantly research though not particularly well-cited or critical (appropriate for book)
Application: lots to apply to life
Favourite quote: “Any healing approaches that value positivity over authenticity become breeding grounds for dishonesty. Wholehearted living requires curiosity and compassion—not denial of our shared humanity.”
NB: good recognition that the advice does not apply to systemic oppression and abusive environments.
Disclaimer: this is my opinion.