Honest even with the redundancy

I found the narrative a bit superfluous and because of that, I was dying for it to be over. That said, I stillI appreciated the author's courage to talk about his experiences, despite the redundancy. I listened to this book because I was hoping to learn how others document their experiences with depression. While I don't struggle with anxiety, I am plagued with chronic loneliness and also trying to document my experience.

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Short chapters well narrated and even though the subject is "fear" there is a lot of fun in the book. I really enjoyed the book & the way it was honestly written & narrated & I intend listening to it again.

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GREAT BOOK

Just the words I needed to hear.
Thank you.
It puts my struggles in perspective.

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Easy to reach!

It makes you feel better, even it is about dark things. Depression needs to be normalized. Good experience!

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From the heart.

Excellent book written from the heart with absolute sincerity. A book I will go back to many times.

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Words can make the world a better place

Honest and beautiful book. The key Message from this book will help me to Value everything about life for the rest of my life. I read it just after I finished the lovely Midnight Library and now I have ordered the Comfort Book. Thank you Matt Haig for your honesty, words can truly make the world a better place!

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Nice audible book for knowing experience in depression

The narrator, which is the author himself, has a very calm voice that helps you keep listening to the whole story despite some of the words were so overwhelming!
Generally a great book and I get to know more about what depression and panic attack are like as some friends of mine have been affected by these conditions.

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More than a guide

For someone struggling with depression,anxiety and suicidal ideation, this book felt like a warm hug and a very necessary reminder that it is going to be okay. I made my loved ones listen to it as well because it explains the pain you feel so well.

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Lacks depth

While the author’s personal experiences were relatable, I found the overall content lacking in substance. The book primarily consisted of the author’s emotional reflections without delving into practical strategies. As a result, it felt more like a personal journal than a comprehensive exploration of depression. In other words, it felt like the author was just rambling on for hours. Im a sucker for British accent. So I replayed it right after I finished the whole thing, thinking I might like it if I listened to it more intently to see if im missing anything the positive reviews had to say about this book. I ended up spotting more reduduncies that made me like this book even less while the whole time wishing this book would end.

Despite this, I appreciate the author’s vulnerability and courage in sharing his struggles. Its pretty rare to come across a book as honest and as sincerely written as this. However, I wouldve welcomed a more balanced approach that included his perspectives, coping mechanisms, and actionable advice.

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