A review by ingread27
Lost Connections: Why You're Depressed and How to Find Hope by Johann Hari

4.0

I found that so much of this book resonated with my own thoughts and experiences. I appreciated that he didn't profess to be the expert, but rather did research and presented the findings that he felt were relevant. After all, everyone has difference experiences. One thing is true: anti-depressants are overly prescribed and they have so many serious side effects and inconsistent results that it is scary sometimes. It's awesome when they work for people, but for the rest? The pharmaceutical industry for the most part cares about lining its own pockets and not about true healing.
So I enjoyed each of the chapters delving into different theories. I learned a lot. I don't like it when authors say "everyone does x" or when they presume the reader thinks a certain way, and say "you think x". It is limited and disconnecting. But I can put that aside and acknowledge it was a great read (or listen, as I listened to the audiobook).