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Sunday Times, Style Magazine, May 13, 2007
'I had a Black Dog deftly expresses how lonely and isolating
depression can be for sufferers. Poignant and humorous in equal measure.'
depression can be for sufferers. Poignant and humorous in equal measure.'
Sunday Times
'Finally, a book about depression that isn't a prescriptive self-help manual. Johnston's deftly expresses how lonely and isolating depression can be for sufferers. Poignant and humorous in equal measure.'
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44 of 45 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book says it all in a very simple way, and gives people who don't suffer from depression an idea of what it is like to live with. For loved ones, friends or family, who don't suffer, this book offers a glimpse into what can be a very lonely place for those that are suffering. This book can be read in about 5 minutes, page to page, but it says what a 300 page book says, with pictures and clear simple statements. So much simpler for loved ones and friends to understand quickly but with understanding.
It also helps people who do suffer see that they are not alone and that depression is something that can be lived with.
I loved it.
It also helps people who do suffer see that they are not alone and that depression is something that can be lived with.
I loved it.
61 of 63 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I adore this book! I'm suffering from depression, have been for a few years, and I find it difficult to express in words how I feel. These pictures really sum it up for me. It reminds me that I'm not alone, others feel the same too. I've been making my closest friends read this so they can see.
The only thing, for me, is that I have no happy ending yet. It says if you take the right steps it will pass, but this isn't true for me.
But I've seen nothing like this before, and I'll continue buying it for people.
The only thing, for me, is that I have no happy ending yet. It says if you take the right steps it will pass, but this isn't true for me.
But I've seen nothing like this before, and I'll continue buying it for people.
81 of 84 people found the following review helpful
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I couldn't agree more with the previous reviewer. This is a fantastic book - helpful personally and for lending. It is one of those books that you can easily put in the had of someone in the midst of the darkest of moments without feeling that it will be too pushy, overwhelming, bossy or wordy.
I'm not actually a great believer in the adage that a picture is worth more than 1000 words. For they have different functions and work best in different contexts. But the greatest art can brilliantly capture the full reality of life, with all its visceral emotions and heady passions as well as its bleak despair and lostness. Now the pictures in this book are not exactly great art as such and you wouldn't expect to find them in a posh gallery. But they DO capture the reality of depression - in such a way as to say 'i know how you feel' without overtones of being sickeningly glib and condescending. For Matthew Johnstone is clearly someone who knows what it feels like - he's been there and still battles.
So when someone is really under the storm-clouds, they can at least point to some of the individual pages in this book, and without fuss, struggles or even words, immediately articulate what it's like. That can only be good for those struggling to battle and those struggling to love those who battle.
Brilliant.
I'm not actually a great believer in the adage that a picture is worth more than 1000 words. For they have different functions and work best in different contexts. But the greatest art can brilliantly capture the full reality of life, with all its visceral emotions and heady passions as well as its bleak despair and lostness. Now the pictures in this book are not exactly great art as such and you wouldn't expect to find them in a posh gallery. But they DO capture the reality of depression - in such a way as to say 'i know how you feel' without overtones of being sickeningly glib and condescending. For Matthew Johnstone is clearly someone who knows what it feels like - he's been there and still battles.
So when someone is really under the storm-clouds, they can at least point to some of the individual pages in this book, and without fuss, struggles or even words, immediately articulate what it's like. That can only be good for those struggling to battle and those struggling to love those who battle.
Brilliant.
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Brilliant book
I got this book to help explain my illness to my 6 year old. Its a really useful tool for anyone suffering from depression. Read more
Published 6 days ago by The Voice of Brenda
Black Dog
It is what I expected, and is easy to understand more about the illness. It is similar to its sister book.
Published 20 days ago by Christine
An excellent explanation for the depressed, family and friends.
When you are suffering from a severe depression, it's a confusing and frightening time. Not just for you but also for your family and close friends. Read more
Published 21 days ago by Mr. T. E. M. Jasper
An amazing book
I first discovered this on a shelve in the library. I noticed the brilliant illustration and the Stephen fry comment on the front. I was compelled to read it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr. J. O. ROADLEY-BATTIN
Very true, very good & very helpful
This book is a very true to life representation of the feelings of depression. I am currently struggling with a relapse and I bought this book along with 'Living with a black dog'... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Nich McG
Excellent book, easy to pick up and refer back to when needed.
My husband has recently been diagonised with Clinical Depression and having suffered many times myself over the years I thought I would find it easy to help him. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Chilbolton
wonderful
Despite tackling a rather difficult subject, this book is a wonderful, uplifting read. Useful and delicate for those suffering from depression and insightful and helpful for those... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Lauren A
Black dog explained
I have a "Blck Dog" but I could not explain what it was like and I would try to tell relatives and even my Wife. Read more
Published 6 months ago by John Mac
Helped a lot!
i gave this to my ex girlfriend who during the end of our relationship i could see all the signs of major depression but she would never accept it, and just stuck her head in the... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Bob SpankyMonkey
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This de-fuses a difficult topic by the use of humour. It is very useful to give to the poor people who have to live with a depressive and don't have the time or inclination to... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mrs. Caroline Kerley
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