zinzee 's review for:

A Strangely Wrapped Gift by Emily Juniper
3.0

This is a book of poems to help people who is going through mental illnesses. The authors OCD was always said to be a strangely wrapped gift. Although she doesn't like romanticizing mental illnesses, she uses that as a way to motivate others and to tell them that things will get better even if it isn't at the present moment.

I thought it was great that there is more people standing up and speaking on mental illnesses because I think we often try to push it aside like its not important so I was so here for the book.

I'm giving this book 4/5 stars. It was relatable, motivational and gave a boost of confidence but the reason why it's not getting a 5 star rating is because it lacks a good amount of emotion. The book was filled with free verse poetry that you can read and really be motivated by but not much of the poems really touch the core of your heart your soul.

I think this book might be a help if you're going through mental illness like OCD and depression because it was written to promote confidence and to help with your struggles.