A review by iseefeelings
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb

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4.25

I first discovered Lori Gottlieb when she was a guest on my favorite podcast, "Terrible, Thanks for Asking," and I have always been curious about this book since then. I found the e-book on Libby this month, and as I approached the last chapters, I knew I needed to buy a physical copy so I could reread it and annotate each chapter with underlines and highlights. This book is incredibly insightful; Lori Gottlieb has a remarkable way with words and demonstrates compassion and sincerity throughout its pages. I am deeply moved by each story presented in the book, which comes from anonymous clients, and I find it surprisingly inspiring. However, her therapist, Wendell, did not resonate with me, and his narrative felt flat; much of what makes him seem 'wise' seemed to stem from the author's assumptions about the meaning behind the lines. 

On another note, while I understand that the author must mix up the details to protect the identities and confidential information of her clients, it does trouble me to think about how much of the content is fabricated and how much is true. I wonder if I would feel deceived if I ever found out. 

Nonetheless, I have a deep appreciation for this book and would love to spend another time writing more about it.
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