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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This isn't a heart-wringing story of a battle with depression - although mental illness is at it's heart. This is an uplifting, and often really funny account of coming to terms with and accepting what many people regard as a weakness or failure in themselves.
I totally identified with the personal battles being fought, and the way that Isabel went through a series of fears, resentments and personal revelations before her emotional breakthrough.
What I really loved, however, was that Elizabeth Flock didn't resort to a trite ending where everything was rosy and Isabel lived happily ever after. That made the story all the more real, as coping with depression is a journey that for some people will last a lifetime, and may not always go smoothly. Leaving the reader guessing about Isabel's recovery and reintegration into life outside a mental hospital was a stroke of genius.
I thoroughly recommend this book - I'm not sure there are many authors who can deal with the subject of depression in such an honest, funny and moving way.
I totally identified with the personal battles being fought, and the way that Isabel went through a series of fears, resentments and personal revelations before her emotional breakthrough.
What I really loved, however, was that Elizabeth Flock didn't resort to a trite ending where everything was rosy and Isabel lived happily ever after. That made the story all the more real, as coping with depression is a journey that for some people will last a lifetime, and may not always go smoothly. Leaving the reader guessing about Isabel's recovery and reintegration into life outside a mental hospital was a stroke of genius.
I thoroughly recommend this book - I'm not sure there are many authors who can deal with the subject of depression in such an honest, funny and moving way.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Reporter Isabel is falling to pieces. After she crumbles on live tv and then attempts suicide she spends time at 'Three Winds', a psychiatric hospital, where she is closely monitored and encouraged to talk about her behaviour and attitude.
This was a fascinating book which I read in a few days as I couldn't put it down. It focuses on relationships created within the hospital, and also within Isabel's home life. As the book progresses the reader learns more about her and discovers how other people in her life may have contributed to her feelings of unworthiness. It's definitely a book which makes you think about mental illness and the stigma attached to it.
I really enjoyed this book. Although moving at times it was also empowering to see Isabel attempt to rebuild her life. An extremely well-written book - thought provoking and fascinating.
This was a fascinating book which I read in a few days as I couldn't put it down. It focuses on relationships created within the hospital, and also within Isabel's home life. As the book progresses the reader learns more about her and discovers how other people in her life may have contributed to her feelings of unworthiness. It's definitely a book which makes you think about mental illness and the stigma attached to it.
I really enjoyed this book. Although moving at times it was also empowering to see Isabel attempt to rebuild her life. An extremely well-written book - thought provoking and fascinating.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is an amazing book - it is really thought provoking and although the ending is good it is one of those books that makes you feel very strange after you've read it. It is very touching and you cannot help but be influenced by the depth of the characters and the thought that has gone in to the plotlines. The style of writing is very clever and it is very effective in making the book even more unusual. It is a fantastic read and it is well worth a look...
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Evocative tale of depression
Isabel is a high flying, high achieving news reporter... until she falls apart on live TV and suffers a complete and utter breakdown that leaves her desperate and suicidal. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Copycreate
Disappointing
After reading Me & Emma, I rushed out to get another book by Elizabeth Flock. From reviewing the subject of this book, i expected great things from it - but found it to be a... Read more
Published on 16 May 2009 by Mel
A struggle to get through.
Not at all what it promises to be - a big let down this one. I hated it.
No clues as to why she would even be suffering with depression, and for such a strong career woman she... Read more
No clues as to why she would even be suffering with depression, and for such a strong career woman she... Read more
Published on 15 April 2008 by Leeds lass
Emotionally Draining
This novel took the author four years to write, and it's clearly understandable why: it's so harrowing. Read more
Published on 24 Jan 2008 by Tez Miller
Losing Control - An Insider Story
Many people think of depression as no more than being very fed-up and are unable to empathise with a sufferer, as they think the person should be able to 'pull themself together'. Read more
Published on 26 Oct 2007 by C. Calisgil
Very disappointing compared to Me and Emma
After reading Me and Emma which was a very thrilling read with a great ending, I was extremely disappointed by this book. Read more
Published on 7 Jun 2007 by C. Swann
Absorbing and Reflextive
I really liked this book and the way it was written...I could almost feel as if *I* was Isabel when I was reading it. Read more
Published on 25 Aug 2006 by Lockeyphage
Not very deep or original, a bit disappointing
The title just grabbed me and I expected a novel that really looked at the depression 'Isabel' was suffering from, but all the way through Flock seemed to be skipping over it,... Read more
Published on 2 Aug 2006 by Cee-Gee
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