Review - Dancing with the Devil: Why Bad Feelings Make Life Good by Krista K. Thomason

 

Dancing with the Devil by the author explains why it is important to acknowledge and accept both positive and negative emotions in life. The author argues that while positive emotions like happiness, love, and gratitude are essential to our well-being, negative emotions such as anger, sadness, and envy can offer insight and perspective to our lives as well.

WHAT I LIKE ABOUT THE BOOK
The author suggests that ignoring these so-called negative emotions and focusing only on the positive can lead to a distorted outlook. By recognizing and appreciating all kinds of emotions, one can have a fuller and more meaningful life. This book is a must-read for adults of all ages.

WHAT I DISLIKE
Nothing.

WHO IS THIS FOR?
This is for every and any adult.

Many thanks to Oxford University Press for providing a review copy.

Sounds Like Misophonia by Dr. Jane Gregory & Adeel Ahmad - Book Recommendation

 

Sounds Like Misophonia is an in-depth exploration of Misophonia, a rare condition characterized by an abnormal sensitivity to certain noises. It seeks to illustrate the far-reaching impacts of the disorder, detailing how it affects the lives of those who suffer from it. The author also provides a helpful guide on how to cope with this condition and maintain a healthy lifestyle despite its presence.


WHAT I LIKE ABOUT THIS BOOK
This book is a must-read for anyone struggling with Misophonia, as well as those who have family or friends affected by the condition. It offers a clear and concise breakdown of the symptoms and effects of this disorder, and offers strategies on how to live with it without sacrificing well-being.

DISLIKES
Nothing.

WHO IS IT FOR?
This is for anyone suffering from Misophonia. It can also prove helpful to those who have loved ones who are always irritable around certain sounds.


Many thanks to Bloomsbury Publishing Plc for providing a review copy.

On The Intricacies Of Living With Monsters

 

We all have that voice that nags us when we do something inappropriate like making a cutting remark to someone when we don't mean it or overreacting to something so small that we end up making an okay situation worse. For some, this nagging voice can go on for minutes, for others... days, even weeks.

MonsterMind is a graphic novel that opens our eyes to how this process plays out in Alfonso Casas (the author). By using himself as an example, the author informs us of how he interacts with his inner monsters without losing himself. This is an autobiographical book that explores the debilitating thoughts that goes on in the author's head and how he sometimes succumbs or copes with it.

One of the strengths of great literature is how it holds up a mirror to see ourselves clearly. MonsterMind achieves this by making me identify with the author and his experiences. More importantly, I gain new perspectives and tools to live with my own inner monsters. As far as mental health books go, this has to be one of my favourites.

If have ever had trouble getting out of bed at any time of the day, unmotivated, and weighted down by anxieties real or imagined, then MonsterMind is for you. This is a book for every adult and young adult dealing with life's ups and downs.

Many thanks to Ablaze for providing a review copy.