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carolee's review against another edition
2.0
I am not a fan, unfortunately... the first 94 pages (literally) are a cross between, "here are some awful things that might be depressing you -- let's explore that and dwell on it awhile" and an infomercial for how great the technique will be once you try it, but we won't be telling you what it is until later.
I was reading this because I'd gotten a copy in a giveaway once, not because I was specifically seeking help for a feeling of sadness or hopelessness. But I sure was closer to that headspace after the first couple of chapters. Full disclosure: I haven't finished the book. I might try picking it up again if I can get back to the good mood I was in before I started it...
Alternate, more descriptive title: Trigger Warning. Start at Chapter 3, maybe, then go back for the beginning part. I bet if the book was organized that way it would avoid its greatest drawback.
I was reading this because I'd gotten a copy in a giveaway once, not because I was specifically seeking help for a feeling of sadness or hopelessness. But I sure was closer to that headspace after the first couple of chapters. Full disclosure: I haven't finished the book. I might try picking it up again if I can get back to the good mood I was in before I started it...
Alternate, more descriptive title: Trigger Warning. Start at Chapter 3, maybe, then go back for the beginning part. I bet if the book was organized that way it would avoid its greatest drawback.
allisonplus's review
3.0
This is different than what I expected. It includes simple exercises to get in touch with your core beliefs - specifically the ones that are limiting you.
There were way too many anecdotes along the lines of "Susan experienced ______. Then she did the four steps & found that she had thought _______ the whole time about herself without knowing! Now she is just fine."
Practical in some senses, a little loopy in others. It was a little too repetitive for me but I walked away with one or two exercises to try to quell anxiety in the future.
There were way too many anecdotes along the lines of "Susan experienced ______. Then she did the four steps & found that she had thought _______ the whole time about herself without knowing! Now she is just fine."
Practical in some senses, a little loopy in others. It was a little too repetitive for me but I walked away with one or two exercises to try to quell anxiety in the future.
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