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A review by tallangryplanet
Drive Your Own Darn Bus!: How to Get Mentally Strong and Into the Driver's Seat of Your Life by Julia Kristina
challenging
informative
reflective
4.0
This book takes readers on a journey to gain a better understanding of their emotions, the processes behind them, and how get a handle on their lives.
I really appreciated how accessible and entertaining the writing was while still being helpful. The exercises Julia proposes are very appropriate for people who are just beginning to learn about these topics, and the "Takeaways" sections at the end of each chapter make the book easy to follow and review quickly. The journal prompts were also an excellent touch, and if you don't keep a journal I think these are the perfect way to start one to get more in touch with yourself. The only problem I had was that at some points it felt a bit too oversimplified, but I suppose it makes sense considering the public this book is meant for.
All in all, I think I might come back to this at some point in the future, as I feel the things Julia talks about are useful at any age. There is no one-size-fits-all solution for mental health, but this seems like a good starting point for anyone who may be feeling lost or out of control.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for the opportunity to read and review this book.
I really appreciated how accessible and entertaining the writing was while still being helpful. The exercises Julia proposes are very appropriate for people who are just beginning to learn about these topics, and the "Takeaways" sections at the end of each chapter make the book easy to follow and review quickly. The journal prompts were also an excellent touch, and if you don't keep a journal I think these are the perfect way to start one to get more in touch with yourself. The only problem I had was that at some points it felt a bit too oversimplified, but I suppose it makes sense considering the public this book is meant for.
All in all, I think I might come back to this at some point in the future, as I feel the things Julia talks about are useful at any age. There is no one-size-fits-all solution for mental health, but this seems like a good starting point for anyone who may be feeling lost or out of control.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for the opportunity to read and review this book.