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Melanie Caldicott (6 KP) rated 600 Hours of Edward (Edward, #1) in Books

Apr 29, 2021  
600 Hours of Edward (Edward, #1)
600 Hours of Edward (Edward, #1)
Craig Lancaster | 2009
8
9.0 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
A sweet thought-provoking tale about Edward - a man with OCD and aspergers. Cleverly written it takes the reader on a journey to understand Edward's condition but, more importantly, to get to know the man behind his disabilities. Powerful insights are revealed which actually open windows not only into mental illness but human nature. I enjoyed this book.
  
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Lena Dunham recommended Kicking Sick: Your Go-To Guide for Thriving with Chronic Health Conditions in Books (curated)

 
Kicking Sick: Your Go-To Guide for Thriving with Chronic Health Conditions
Kicking Sick: Your Go-To Guide for Thriving with Chronic Health Conditions
Amy Kurtz | 2016
10.0 (1 Ratings)
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"Kurtz inspired me to take my chronic illness into my own hands with her beautiful book, which is a public service for every woman or person who has felt caged by their pain. She gives action items and cute lil’ stories and pretty pictures of delicious smoothies. It’s lifestyle porn for self-described weaklings. I love it."

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Suswatibasu (1702 KP) rated The Outrun in Books

Sep 23, 2017  
The Outrun
The Outrun
Amy Liptrot | 2016 | Biography
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
An important read, but a little haphazard
Dealing with an addiction is no mean feat, it's an illness as Amy Liptrot explains in this memoir where she battles alcoholism. Some of the incidents are truly horrifying, not because of 'what she does to herself', but more so what the illness does to her and as a result her life spirals downwards. And while that part I can truly engage with, the random long explanations about her newfound passions for astronomy, sea and bird life seems to go off in a tangent.

You can definitely recognise her addictive personality manifesting in new hobbies, and obsessing in the same way. And at least that's healthier, but as a reader, I seemed to lose concentration on her rural lifestyle. Very good insight into mental health and addiction though.