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littlelisa006's review against another edition
reflective
sad
fast-paced
5.0
I finally feel seen!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Pregnancy and Infertility
this is a detailed book about a bad instance of post-partum depressionjholloed's review against another edition
4.0
Honest, refreshing account of depression. Lots of love to this celebrity who opened up, let people into a not wonderful time in her life.
Personally, I found the first part of the book particularly encouraging, as she is going through the struggle of miscarriage and intense fertility treatments. It is good to know I am not alone in my responses to these things, and that there is hope on the other side.
Depression is a not talked about issue, but one that need to be talked about. It is not something you can snap out of, you need help, it is a condition, you are not yourself, but you can get better and enjoy life again.
Personally, I found the first part of the book particularly encouraging, as she is going through the struggle of miscarriage and intense fertility treatments. It is good to know I am not alone in my responses to these things, and that there is hope on the other side.
Depression is a not talked about issue, but one that need to be talked about. It is not something you can snap out of, you need help, it is a condition, you are not yourself, but you can get better and enjoy life again.
serenitylive's review against another edition
5.0
I think I loved this book because I hadn't read anything before that mirrored some of my own postpartum emotions so well. Mine were extremely short-lived but equally intense. I liked the rhythm of the book too. It was well-written, sincere, and very authentic.
amandaguthrie's review against another edition
4.0
I decided to read this after having suffered through PPD with both my children. Although not the best written book, and a lot of it feels like just a documentation of her journey of getting pregnant and then normal parenting adjustments, many of the issues she faced felt like she had taken the words right out of my head. Although I can't relate to having fertility issues, being able to jet-set to my homes on opposite coasts, and bring my baby nanny along, I can relate to so many of the thoughts and fears she was having as she faced the monster of postpartum depression. I would definitely recommend this for moms who just want to know they aren't alone in their struggles, and there is hope for recovery, although many parts could be triggering to recovering mothers.
maryehavens's review against another edition
3.0
I read this when I figured out that I had PPD with Jackson 11 years ago (and prior to my Goodreads account). There was another one that I found as well at the public library that resonated more with me but I can't remember the title and I'm unable to find it in the library catalog.
While I don't remember my specific feelings about this book, I do remember feeling a lot of validation that someone else had gone through this experience. Motherhood, especially new motherhood, is a lonely and isolating time. It took me months to figure out that what I was feeling was not "normal" and that, even though I loved my son, having thoughts that he would be better off without me were not true.
Shields is very courageous for writing this memoir - mothers are so often vilified if they don't fit into a specific box. And all the mothers out there, especially the ones suffering with PPD, are so grateful to her for being so brave.
While I don't remember my specific feelings about this book, I do remember feeling a lot of validation that someone else had gone through this experience. Motherhood, especially new motherhood, is a lonely and isolating time. It took me months to figure out that what I was feeling was not "normal" and that, even though I loved my son, having thoughts that he would be better off without me were not true.
Shields is very courageous for writing this memoir - mothers are so often vilified if they don't fit into a specific box. And all the mothers out there, especially the ones suffering with PPD, are so grateful to her for being so brave.
labtracks's review against another edition
4.0
My overall thoughts on Brooke Shields prior to this book were pretty neutral... in fact I basically had no thoughts on her. I listened to this book, which was read by her. I found it quite moving. Not earth-shattering, but very real. Despite her fame she sounds more like a friend or the mom down the block in this book. She talks about everyday activities, everyday concerns and of course everyday trial, tribulations and stresses.
I love how she talks so much about denial and so much about believing if she wanted to be happy or wanted to be better then it would be so... and how it wasn't so and isn't that simple. She says what she felt, she shares her story and she shares how there is hope and happiness and no shame in needing and asking for help.
I have not suffered post-partum depression, but very well might. Regardless, I am pleased I read this and hope I can pass it along to someone who maybe could use it.
I love how she talks so much about denial and so much about believing if she wanted to be happy or wanted to be better then it would be so... and how it wasn't so and isn't that simple. She says what she felt, she shares her story and she shares how there is hope and happiness and no shame in needing and asking for help.
I have not suffered post-partum depression, but very well might. Regardless, I am pleased I read this and hope I can pass it along to someone who maybe could use it.
alyal's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Grief, Death of parent, and Death
danicamidlil's review against another edition
5.0
This was wonderful and should be required reading for every pregnant woman!
hk2670's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
I’d recommend this book to anyone looking to understand postpartum depression, especially for partners and family members who need some guidance on what the postpartum depression sufferer in their life is going through.