But Irsquo m going to say it because it willmake it that much more clear why I needed and appreciated thisbook. Do you know how terrified I am tosay that? Petrified. Irsquo m sure you can tell from the title a little ofwhat itrsquo s about, and you may or may not have been able toguess why I was nervous to read it. A celebrationof life, books, words, and humanity.By Stefani SlomaHave you everhad a book that you were simultaneously unable to wait for and veryscared of reading? That was Matt Haigrsquo s Reasons to Stay Alive. A well deserved five stars from me.75 of 78 people found the following review helpful. Either for those who do have anxiety and depression or for those who don’t to educate yourselves about it all and help others. The way Matt has written this he understands, you’re not alone, he has been there and he wants to help if he can through this book. It’s an honest story/book that could literally save lives. It focuses alot on depression and anxiety which I have both. It is Matt’s own personal story but full of information, ideas and ways to help yourself. My Review This book came into my life at what I felt was a very dark and lonely time, I was struggling and this book just came to me and it was perfect. He teaches us to celebrate the small joys and moments of peace that life brings, and reminds us that there are always reasons to stay alive. Speaking as his present self to his former self in the depths of depression, Matt is adamant that the oldest cliché is the truest-there is light at the end of the tunnel. Above all, his humor and encouragement never let us lose sight of hope. Matt’s frankness about his experiences is both inspiring to those who feel daunted by depression and illuminating to those who are mystified by it. And eventually, he learned to appreciate life all the more for it.Įveryone’s lives are touched by mental illness: if we do not suffer from it ourselves, then we have a friend or loved one who does. Reasons to Stay Alive is Matt’s inspiring account of how, minute by minute and day by day, he overcame the disease with the help of reading, writing, and the love of his parents and his girlfriend (and now-wife), Andrea. Like nearly one in five people, Matt Haig suffers from depression.
“Destined to become a modern classic.” -Entertainment Weekly Blurb Matt Haig’s accessible and life-affirming memoir of his struggle with depression, and how his triumph over the illness taught him to live.
0 kommentar(er)
