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reginaannfaith's review
5.0
I loved this story. I liked how the reader got a glimpse in each chapter of the important people in Henry’s life all supporting him through the onset of his mental illnesses. I love how the author
give vivid descriptions of places, sights and sounds in the story, I could imagine them as I read throughout the book. I also love how supportive both Henry’s mother, step-dad, grandparents, friends and fiancée’ are towards him with his mental illnesses. I feel that support is a major theme overall. Anyone dealing with mental illness wants to know at the core of everything that they are loved and supportive in spite of what they have to battle on a daily basis. I recommend this book to get a glimpse into how people deal with mental illness, as in what it’s like to live with a mental illness/es and how having the right support system will help you have the confidence to overcome the battles you face everyday, and want to take that step towards healing.
give vivid descriptions of places, sights and sounds in the story, I could imagine them as I read throughout the book. I also love how supportive both Henry’s mother, step-dad, grandparents, friends and fiancée’ are towards him with his mental illnesses. I feel that support is a major theme overall. Anyone dealing with mental illness wants to know at the core of everything that they are loved and supportive in spite of what they have to battle on a daily basis. I recommend this book to get a glimpse into how people deal with mental illness, as in what it’s like to live with a mental illness/es and how having the right support system will help you have the confidence to overcome the battles you face everyday, and want to take that step towards healing.
jesslynnstudio's review
5.0
I very much enjoyed the novella, (Not) Alone, by Tyler Wittkofsky. The story is an earnest portrayal of a young man's struggles with his mental health. There is an emphasis on the protagonist, Henry's, personal resilience, but also on how he draws strength from his community. One remarkable aspect of this book is that it takes into account how, there being no ultimate "cure," pitfalls can happen months and years apart, even during periods of success. I recommend this novel for anyone who wants to better understand those suffering from mental illness, so long as they're not triggered by mention of suicidal ideation or drug/alcohol use.
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