Reasons to Stay Alive by Matt Haig is a memoir that delves into the author's personal battle with severe depression and anxiety. The book is described as a compassionate, kind, and heartfelt discussion of mental health issues, offering insights into Matt Haig's own experiences and struggles with depression. The writing style is noted to be honest, raw, and personal, providing a mix of memoir, self-help advice, and reflections on dealing with the challenges of mental illness.
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The book discusses heavy topics such as depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and personal trauma.
From The Publisher:
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Midnight Library.
"Destined to become a modern classic." -Entertainment Weekly
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO FEEL TRULY ALIVE?
At the age of 24, Matt Haig's world caved in. He could see no way to go on living. This is the true story of how he came through crisis, triumphed over an illness that almost destroyed him and learned to live again.
A moving, funny and joyous exploration of how to live better, love better and feel more alive, Reasons to Stay Alive is more than a memoir. It is a book about making the most of your time on earth.
"I wrote this book because the oldest clichés remain the truest. Time heals. The bottom of the valley never provides the clearest view. The tunnel does have light at the end of it, even if we haven't been able to see it . . . Words, just sometimes, really can set you free."
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Really good book mainly focusing on depression and matts story but alot can be taken from this book and I'll be taking alot from it myself.
3.5 stars
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About the Author:
Matt Haig is the author of the internationally bestselling memoir Reasons to Stay Alive and Notes on a Nervous Planet, along with six novels, including How To Stop Time, and several award-winning children's books. His work has been translated into thirty languages.
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