I am really intrigued now to read this book!! It's interesting to see how others experience mental illness and how they try to overcome or live with it. But I also am so happy that we actually get to read books like that these days. In the 90s/00s this was a taboo and a sign of weakness. There was no way you could reach out to someone and just - by reading- figure out things on your own and learn that you are not alone and valuable as a person.
This is a very good point! Highlighting just how far we’ve come with mental health awareness and our ability to reach out and connect with one another.
I might not fully understand what you go through but I would just like to say, and I am sure others who subscribe to your channel would agree, that we all 'love' you in our own way. You have people who enjoy your refreshing honesty and your brilliant book reviews. So, we love you and thank you
to be fair I have learnt a lot from your channel and posts. I am a 54-year-old and have been married for 30 years to a wonderful woman who put up with me. I don't always understand gender differences (if I ever get your pronoun wrong please understand it is simply because I am not fully versed about it) or things concerning the LBGT+ (is that how it is written?) but I am trying to learn and understand. I 'know' it can be difficult and that even in the enlightened 21 century it is still belittled and attacks upon the community are still ongoing. I think I've lost the thread of my post! Anyway, it is thanks to people like yourself who point us to new and different lit that helps people like myself to grow in understanding. You are brilliant and I appreciate the time you take, even when you don't feel like it, to read reviews and posts. My reading taste has changed radically since finding your channel. and I am enjoying Asian lit. Thanks again and know that you are loved. Sorry about the rambling post but I just needed to let you know that you are never alone. Cheers and have a great day and an even better week 😉
Ahhhh, I've been so looking forward to this book- not gonna lie, the title sold it to me and I was ready to read it regardless, but it actually sounds great! I love the idea of reading transcripts of a therapy session- I read a graphic novel like that, and it was a fascinating insight! Thanks for this!
@@BobTheBookerer Thanks Bob, will definitely need to check it out. I'm always up for reading about therapy experiences both from the client and therapist
Title reminds me of the manga Eating Crab with Yuki Onna It's about a suicidal dude who decides to eat crab before ending it all. He goes to rob a woman for the crab money, fails and ends up going on a journey with the woman. Anyways I'm always happy when I get notifications for your vids. Thanks for posting.
Ahhh I have been so excited for this book for years! I’m so glad that Anton Hur translated this one. As soon as it is out I’m running to the bookstore. Thanks for your vulnerable review. It makes me feel braver to accept my own difficulties 💜
Willow!!! 😭 😭 Thankyou for this particular recommendation!!! Can't thank you enough!! What a great time to post it as the translated version became available in my country only a week ago!! I'm still in the process of completing the book, and this book is everything I'd want someone to tell me. 😔😔😭 Thankyou so much!! ♥️
I've been waiting for the release and was so excited when I saw you posted it on your instagram. And haven't clicked so fast when I saw you uploaded a review. Wonderful review can't wait to read it. Btw love the shirt 😊️
Totally agree on the title, it's what made me pick up the book, not realising it wasn't a novel. I enjoyed it very much. The insight into her therapy and life was just fascinating and like you said, relatable.
Been waiting ages, I have it on pre-order. Need to remind myself that 2 days isn't an eternity and I'll soon have it in my hands! Love what you had to say about it 🥳
This sounds great and I loved all the quotes you read out. This seems like the kind of open and honest mental health book needing to be published instead of the ones with empty platitudes. I got to try tteokbokki for the first time recently and I was reminded of this awesome book title!
I completely agree! That’s why I mentioned Matt Haig lol because, to me, he falls into that bracket of authors offering nothing of substance. This has substance.
Beautiful review Willow! I really get all you said. Therapy - when you find the right person is gold. I had anxiety when I was young which is why I had it but it ended up doing exactly what you said, it taught me to learn about myself. Gave me a ton of confidence. Btw I often think of you and wonder how you’re doing… not exactly what you meant but 💛💛 from sunny Spain! ☺️
Sometimes it's difficult when you feel all alone. Then I watched this video and read the comments and realized that I am not the only one who doesn't like Matt Haig 😉 Seriously though, this book sounds amazing, I need to read it.
I'm on my second read through now and this book is actually really challenging for me. I hadn't anticipated this but I have to actively try really hard to keep up with her and her mind and it's confusing and fascinating.
I have picked up a lot of the books you’ve recommended and I’ve never been disappointed! I’m definitely picking up this one. I suffer from PSTD, bi-polar disorder, anxiety and depression… Yep, I’m a mess 😂 … But you’ve never led me astray! Thank you so much for your recommendations! Plus, I LOVE your hair! … Quite jealous! Lol
Omg, I was just at the bookstore earlier and I saw this book, interesting title, thought of picking it up but changed my mind. Walked out of the bookstore with " There's no such thing as an easy job" can't wait to read it.. yayyyy!!!
@@WillowTalksBooks yup so excited to read it, I am currently reading "Maybe you should talk to someone" by Lori Gottlieb. Interesting book. I am enjoying the read.
I give it a 5star it was amazing,it was full of great topics or quotes that i missed some but still it helps me to think deeper.i was an old user of your channel but recently i'm not into what you read most of the time.this book was in my tbr for months & for the first time i saw it in your channel
I read the book but didn`t like it at all. Not because of her mental issues, which I feel are depicted in a sensitive yet direct way, but because of her "therapist" who doesn`t seem to be very good in his job. I still liked to listen to your point of view and found it very enlightening to understand your pov why you enjoyed it.
oh man. i felt a "my year of rest and relaxation" vibe, and i'm kinda excited to read it!! and dont worry, i think a lot of people (also me) identifies with that quote hahaha
I must read this book. I totally identify with this. I have been there…and understand the feeling of loneliness but I have many wonderful things in my life. Stopped watching to find it and it seems hard to find in the US. Will need to dona thorough search. Thank you a great review
Never feel pathetic. Feel seen and know even when you might physically be alone, you aren’t as other people feel that way too. If that makes sense. Ps. Hard same on Haig. Pps. Donuts always.
LOVE YOUR REVIEW!, i also have disthimia so i already started crying with your words. I tried to order it, but looks like is going to be available until nov 1 in the usa, so i'm going to wait until i can get it from amazon to mexico. pd. im the one who sent you the picture of you little comment in "before the coffee gets cold". Hope i can find another one of yours :)
Oh I’m so sorry that you struggle with disthimia. It seems so constantly unpleasant. If you want to get it sooner, you should be able to order it from Blackwell’s with free shipping. Thank you for sending me that photo! I’m still so happy about that!
Instant buy. Sounds like I will relate to a lot of what you explain is covered in the book and the translator does such a great job with everything he touches.
This is on my TBR and I saw it in my local bookshop yesterday, and chatted about it to the owner. You bet I'm going back to buy it now 😅 Also I love tteokbbokki! I hope you’re having a good day ❤️
Sounds like a good book to read. I refuse to call depression, anxiety etc as mental illness. I prefer the term mental health. Just like I do things to keep my body healthy I also do things to keep my mental status healthy. Plus by using term mental health I am making a positive statement if that makes sense. Thank you for sharing your mental health journey with us. It is healing in an odd way to know that you are not alone.
Willow, I can relate to the subject of this book so I'm wondering if it is in triggering in any way? Like if you're in a good mood would it somehow send you down a rabbit hole of heavier emotions?
I know this is an older video, but is there any chance i could know what version of the book this is? I'm in the US and cant seem to find the book haha
I’m glad you also don’t like Matt Haig lol As for oversharing, we all have to share all of the time. And when we feel low, we share uncomfortable things. I do it when I’m low all the time and I know it makes people uncomfortable. Don’t ever feel bad. I understand 💜
@@WillowTalksBooks Im hanging in there in Minnesota. I decided to try to start my own low quality vlog lol I started a book club with my mom and we are reading Hamnet, we watched your video to kick off the book discussion < 3
The author did a good job with relating to other people, but this does not get to the root of the depression. It does not solve the depression itself. Everyone’s mental health, experiences and thoughts are different. The only One who can truly remove these heavy burdens are GOD and Jesus. It says in the Bible that Jesus’ yoke is light. So if we surrender our whole life to Him, we will realize that everyone is going through something but Jesus will turn your heavy burden light. He takes away these feelings and replaces them with joy ❤️
I have a friend whose disease killed her because she prayed for it to go away instead of going to a doctor. God and Jesus didn’t remove her heavy burdens.
I understand. . .but. . .why you want to die. . . Our body is from God. . . Dont kill it. . use it to worship Him. Focus on that. . . Nothing more is important.
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As someone who struggles with both anxiety and depression this book was so comforting❤ loved it
I am really intrigued now to read this book!! It's interesting to see how others experience mental illness and how they try to overcome or live with it. But I also am so happy that we actually get to read books like that these days. In the 90s/00s this was a taboo and a sign of weakness. There was no way you could reach out to someone and just - by reading- figure out things on your own and learn that you are not alone and valuable as a person.
This is a very good point! Highlighting just how far we’ve come with mental health awareness and our ability to reach out and connect with one another.
"I don't like matt haig" the delivery of that sentence was just gold
Haha thank you. It was very liberating lol
As also a person who struggles with depression and anxiety I really want to read this book.
You’d probably get a lot out of it :)
I've never felt seen by a title before, wonderful.
Excellent review, loved the Matt Haig shade.
Haha thanks. I love the name of your channel btw!
Ok that is the best title ever and the subject is right up my alley. Thanks for bringing it forth.
You are very welcome!
I read this book and I say this book is just like a mirror for a lot of people. So relatable ❤❤
I might not fully understand what you go through but I would just like to say, and I am sure others who subscribe to your channel would agree, that we all 'love' you in our own way. You have people who enjoy your refreshing honesty and your brilliant book reviews. So, we love you and thank you
That is so tremendously kind, thank you!! I’m honestly very touched by that. I love what I do because my audience is so kind 💜
to be fair I have learnt a lot from your channel and posts. I am a 54-year-old and have been married for 30 years to a wonderful woman who put up with me. I don't always understand gender differences (if I ever get your pronoun wrong please understand it is simply because I am not fully versed about it) or things concerning the LBGT+ (is that how it is written?) but I am trying to learn and understand. I 'know' it can be difficult and that even in the enlightened 21 century it is still belittled and attacks upon the community are still ongoing. I think I've lost the thread of my post! Anyway, it is thanks to people like yourself who point us to new and different lit that helps people like myself to grow in understanding. You are brilliant and I appreciate the time you take, even when you don't feel like it, to read reviews and posts. My reading taste has changed radically since finding your channel. and I am enjoying Asian lit. Thanks again and know that you are loved. Sorry about the rambling post but I just needed to let you know that you are never alone. Cheers and have a great day and an even better week 😉
Captured the essence of this book 100% - Great review!
Ahhhh, I've been so looking forward to this book- not gonna lie, the title sold it to me and I was ready to read it regardless, but it actually sounds great! I love the idea of reading transcripts of a therapy session- I read a graphic novel like that, and it was a fascinating insight!
Thanks for this!
Oh what's the name of the graphic novel?
Graphic novels are uniquely good at delivering unusual concepts like this one, I agree. Graphic memoirs are some of my favourite books!
@@AChaMrSimple It was called Couch Fiction- quite a fun look at it from a Psychotherapist’s perspective!
@@BobTheBookerer Thanks Bob, will definitely need to check it out. I'm always up for reading about therapy experiences both from the client and therapist
Oh my gosh this book format sounds fascinating! Definitely something I'd want to read!! Experimental books like this are right up my alley
Experimental is definitely the word, and the experiment was a success!
Title reminds me of the manga
Eating Crab with Yuki Onna
It's about a suicidal dude who decides to eat crab before ending it all. He goes to rob a woman for the crab money, fails and ends up going on a journey with the woman.
Anyways I'm always happy when I get notifications for your vids. Thanks for posting.
That sounds like a fantastic manga, thanks for recommending it!
@@WillowTalksBooks and thank you for everything you've recommended :)
Ahhh I have been so excited for this book for years! I’m so glad that Anton Hur translated this one. As soon as it is out I’m running to the bookstore.
Thanks for your vulnerable review. It makes me feel braver to accept my own difficulties 💜
I love your excitement for it! And I really hope the book gives you what you need 💜
Willow!!! 😭 😭 Thankyou for this particular recommendation!!! Can't thank you enough!! What a great time to post it as the translated version became available in my country only a week ago!! I'm still in the process of completing the book, and this book is everything I'd want someone to tell me. 😔😔😭 Thankyou so much!! ♥️
That’s exactly how I felt! It’s everything I’d want someone to tell me 💜
Love when you talk about Korean writers!
Thanks, so do I!
That introduction is so powerful for those of us who don't think we are 'ill enough' to justify the need for help.
A very good point!
I've been waiting for the release and was so excited when I saw you posted it on your instagram. And haven't clicked so fast when I saw you uploaded a review. Wonderful review can't wait to read it. Btw love the shirt 😊️
I’m so glad, thanks for watching! I love this shirt too :)
Totally agree on the title, it's what made me pick up the book, not realising it wasn't a novel. I enjoyed it very much. The insight into her therapy and life was just fascinating and like you said, relatable.
Yeah the title got so many people sitting up and paying attention :)
Been waiting ages, I have it on pre-order. Need to remind myself that 2 days isn't an eternity and I'll soon have it in my hands!
Love what you had to say about it 🥳
Haha absolutely, you’ll be able to start it in no time!
This sounds great and I loved all the quotes you read out. This seems like the kind of open and honest mental health book needing to be published instead of the ones with empty platitudes. I got to try tteokbokki for the first time recently and I was reminded of this awesome book title!
I completely agree! That’s why I mentioned Matt Haig lol because, to me, he falls into that bracket of authors offering nothing of substance. This has substance.
Beautiful review Willow! I really get all you said. Therapy - when you find the right person is gold. I had anxiety when I was young which is why I had it but it ended up doing exactly what you said, it taught me to learn about myself. Gave me a ton of confidence.
Btw I often think of you and wonder how you’re doing… not exactly what you meant but 💛💛 from sunny Spain! ☺️
It’s so lovely to know that you got the therapy you needed and it helped you so much! I love stories like that :)
Sometimes it's difficult when you feel all alone. Then I watched this video and read the comments and realized that I am not the only one who doesn't like Matt Haig 😉
Seriously though, this book sounds amazing, I need to read it.
Haha we are all united in our dislike of Matt Haig lol
I'm on my second read through now and this book is actually really challenging for me.
I hadn't anticipated this but I have to actively try really hard to keep up with her and her mind and it's confusing and fascinating.
That’s a very interesting and valid point!
Great review. I've been interested in this one but a bit unsure whether it would be for me. Your Matt Haig comment convinced me to check it out. 🙊
Haha I love all the hate for Matt Haig in these comments
I have picked up a lot of the books you’ve recommended and I’ve never been disappointed! I’m definitely picking up this one. I suffer from PSTD, bi-polar disorder, anxiety and depression… Yep, I’m a mess 😂 … But you’ve never led me astray! Thank you so much for your recommendations! Plus, I LOVE your hair! … Quite jealous! Lol
A lot of us are a mess! You’re in good company lol. I really hope you get something out of this book. And my hair thanks you lol :)
Omg, I was just at the bookstore earlier and I saw this book, interesting title, thought of picking it up but changed my mind. Walked out of the bookstore with " There's no such thing as an easy job" can't wait to read it.. yayyyy!!!
Oh that’s also a fantastic novel!! Lolly’s translation is so good.
@@WillowTalksBooks yup so excited to read it, I am currently reading "Maybe you should talk to someone" by Lori Gottlieb. Interesting book. I am enjoying the read.
Great review and easy to understand feedback on the book. Love your insightful observations.
I give it a 5star it was amazing,it was full of great topics or quotes that i missed some but still it helps me to think deeper.i was an old user of your channel but recently i'm not into what you read most of the time.this book was in my tbr for months & for the first time i saw it in your channel
Ok
Thanks for sharing this review. I immediately placed a pre-order on Amazon since the published date is in November. I can't wait to read this book.
I read the book but didn`t like it at all. Not because of her mental issues, which I feel are depicted in a sensitive yet direct way, but because of her "therapist" who doesn`t seem to be very good in his job. I still liked to listen to your point of view and found it very enlightening to understand your pov why you enjoyed it.
oh man. i felt a "my year of rest and relaxation" vibe, and i'm kinda excited to read it!! and dont worry, i think a lot of people (also me) identifies with that quote hahaha
I haven’t read that yet but I hear good things!
I must read this book. I totally identify with this. I have been there…and understand the feeling of loneliness but I have many wonderful things in my life. Stopped watching to find it and it seems hard to find in the US. Will need to dona thorough search. Thank you a great review
It’s lovely to know you’re not alone. Also, if you’re struggling to find it you can order it from Blackwell’s in the UK with free shipping :)
@@WillowTalksBooks thank you! I will look for it.
Never feel pathetic. Feel seen and know even when you might physically be alone, you aren’t as other people feel that way too. If that makes sense. Ps. Hard same on Haig. Pps. Donuts always.
Thanks for validating me, Simon! In more ways than one lol
LOVE YOUR REVIEW!, i also have disthimia so i already started crying with your words. I tried to order it, but looks like is going to be available until nov 1 in the usa, so i'm going to wait until i can get it from amazon to mexico. pd. im the one who sent you the picture of you little comment in "before the coffee gets cold". Hope i can find another one of yours :)
Oh I’m so sorry that you struggle with disthimia. It seems so constantly unpleasant. If you want to get it sooner, you should be able to order it from Blackwell’s with free shipping. Thank you for sending me that photo! I’m still so happy about that!
Just pre-ordered this, it sounds so interesting. I love your book reviews btw!!! Every time I watch them, I end up ordering a new book 😂👏
Haha I’m sorry and you’re welcome 😅
Instant buy. Sounds like I will relate to a lot of what you explain is covered in the book and the translator does such a great job with everything he touches.
This sounds so amazing, just bought the ebook version of this can't wait to read it!
This my song turn it up!! I’ve been wanting to read this book so bad. I’m finally excited to read it in English finally!!!
Wow, now that’s a way to sell it!
@@WillowTalksBooks lol 💀💀💀
thank u for this review just ordered the book after watching this. :)
Yay, enjoy!
The title of this book describes my life completely.
Haha yeah it’s very relatable but also are you ok?
@@WillowTalksBooks yeah doing fine mostly thank you for asking 😊. Also, I really love tteokbokki lmao.
Amazing! how I would have never picked up this book if it was not for you. Thank you❤️
You’re very welcome! It’s what I do :)
This is on my TBR and I saw it in my local bookshop yesterday, and chatted about it to the owner. You bet I'm going back to buy it now 😅 Also I love tteokbbokki! I hope you’re having a good day ❤️
Aw what a lovely experience!
This book meets me where I'm at.
Summed up my review in seven words.
@@WillowTalksBooks this is why you have a successful and widely beloved channel and website while I find Twitter cumbersome and wordy!
Sounds like a good book to read. I refuse to call depression, anxiety etc as mental illness. I prefer the term mental health. Just like I do things to keep my body healthy I also do things to keep my mental status healthy. Plus by using term mental health I am making a positive statement if that makes sense. Thank you for sharing your mental health journey with us. It is healing in an odd way to know that you are not alone.
This book sounds amazing! I'm adding it to my TBR 🙂
So glad to hear that!
added this to my tbr immediately!!
Yay!
Gonna read this soon
Willow, I can relate to the subject of this book so I'm wondering if it is in triggering in any way? Like if you're in a good mood would it somehow send you down a rabbit hole of heavier emotions?
In my own experience, not at all. I found it validating and comforting, but certainly not triggering.
@@WillowTalksBooks Thanks!! That's good to hear 😄 shall definitely check it out! Thanks for the review ❤️
I know this is an older video, but is there any chance i could know what version of the book this is? I'm in the US and cant seem to find the book haha
Um, my last comment was too much oversharing, sorry! I put this on my Blackwell's wish list. And I don't like Matt Haig either!
I’m glad you also don’t like Matt Haig lol
As for oversharing, we all have to share all of the time. And when we feel low, we share uncomfortable things. I do it when I’m low all the time and I know it makes people uncomfortable. Don’t ever feel bad. I understand 💜
Can't wait to read this!
Yay, it’s getting so much love!
Is it a sequence or a series?
I need the Spanish version i don't understand completely Inglish jajaj but sonds interesting thanks for this Review.
Thanks for this video. I tried getting into it but just couldn’t. I hated this book, still finished it though.
I’ve been wanting to read this for forever but can’t find it ☹️
It might not be published in many places yet. Try ordering it from Blackwell’s in the UK. Free international shipping :)
@@WillowTalksBooks Ah!!!
Than you!! I just ordered it and wait to read it! I don’t have to wait until November 🤗
I will now think about you everyday
Well that’s very sweet of you! Genuinely made me smile 💜
Have you read the all for the game series?
Nope
My life has a book named after it?
You are a great Dad!❤
I’m not… I’m not a dad…
oops! So sorry, that was meant for someone else! I do love your channel though!!
This sounds friggin amazing and I haven’t seen this anywhere yet!
I was actually at a huge bookshop earlier and couldn’t find it, which was weird!
How are you today! ;)
Actually doing super well! And you?
@@WillowTalksBooks Im hanging in there in Minnesota. I decided to try to start my own low quality vlog lol I started a book club with my mom and we are reading Hamnet, we watched your video to kick off the book discussion < 3
That is the loveliest thing! I’ll have to check out your vlog. Hope my old video helped!
@@WillowTalksBooks nothing up yet but give it 2 weeks :) it was awesome my mom said you are darling
If you gave out your number, I'm sure you'd get lots of us checking in on you! :)
Hahaha well I am on Instagram…
The author did a good job with relating to other people, but this does not get to the root of the depression. It does not solve the depression itself. Everyone’s mental health, experiences and thoughts are different. The only One who can truly remove these heavy burdens are GOD and Jesus. It says in the Bible that Jesus’ yoke is light. So if we surrender our whole life to Him, we will realize that everyone is going through something but Jesus will turn your heavy burden light. He takes away these feelings and replaces them with joy ❤️
I have a friend whose disease killed her because she prayed for it to go away instead of going to a doctor. God and Jesus didn’t remove her heavy burdens.
I understand. . .but. . .why you want to die. . . Our body is from God. . . Dont kill it. . use it to worship Him. Focus on that. . . Nothing more is important.
Not very useful advice if you don’t believe in God, mate
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Are you a man or woman?
A woman :)