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'Emma Forrest is an incredibly gifted writer, who crafted the living daylights out of every sentence in this unforgettable memoir. I can't remember the last time I ever read such a blistering, transfixing story of obsession, heartbreak and slow, stubborn healing' ----Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat Pray Love
'Emma Forrest is as hilarious as she is wise. And did I mention generous? Unlike most memoirs this is not merely a song of oneself, but a debt of gratitude repaid to an incredible man. Your Voice in My Head is touching, funny and very real' ----Gary Shteyngart, author of Super Sad True Love Story
'It's difficult to write a convincing tale of depression that's also an entertaining romp, but Forrest has done it' ----Sunday Times
'Forrest's insightful and snappily-written account of her lengthy battles against depression, self-harm, relationships and potato-based fried snacks is heartfelt and touching and surprisingly funny. It's also wincingly, unflinchingly honest' ----Florence Welch, Dazed & Confused
'Emma Forrest is as hilarious as she is wise. And did I mention generous? Unlike most memoirs this is not merely a song of oneself, but a debt of gratitude repaid to an incredible man. Your Voice in My Head is touching, funny and very real' ----Gary Shteyngart, author of Super Sad True Love Story
'It's difficult to write a convincing tale of depression that's also an entertaining romp, but Forrest has done it' ----Sunday Times
'Forrest's insightful and snappily-written account of her lengthy battles against depression, self-harm, relationships and potato-based fried snacks is heartfelt and touching and surprisingly funny. It's also wincingly, unflinchingly honest' ----Florence Welch, Dazed & Confused
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'Emma Forrest is an incredibly gifted writer, who crafted the living daylights out of every sentence in this unforgettable memoir. I can't remember the last time I ever read such a blistering, transfixing story of obsession, heartbreak and slow, stubborn healing' Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat Pray Love 'Emma Forrest is as hilarious as she is wise. And did I mention generous? Unlike most memoirs this is not merely a song of oneself, but a debt of gratitude repaid to an incredible man. Your Voice in My Head is touching, funny and very real' Gary Shteyngart, author of Super Sad True Love Story 'It's difficult to write a convincing tale of depression that's also an entertaining romp, but Forrest has done it' Sunday Times 'Forrest's insightful and snappily-written account of her lengthy battles against depression, self-harm, relationships and potato-based fried snacks is heartfelt and touching and surprisingly funny. It's also wincingly, unflinchingly honest' Florence Welch, Dazed & Confused
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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For me, this book only really comes to life after the author meets, then breaks up with, her Gypsy Husband (GH), who is actor Colin Farrell (though it's never explicitly acknowledged). Although it had been engaging and witty up to this point, which is why I stuck with it, it acquires a new depth in the aftermath of the relationship - chapters 33 to 35 are particularly powerful - and becomes ever more moving.
So if you waver early on, wondering if you can take all the self-obsession and cheesy parties and almost-chick-lit fluffiness, don't be put off. By the end of the book, you'll realise what it really is - a kind of threefold love letter to her therapist, GH and her mother.
Most books begin well, then fade. This begins a little shakily but develops into something really quite lovely.
So if you waver early on, wondering if you can take all the self-obsession and cheesy parties and almost-chick-lit fluffiness, don't be put off. By the end of the book, you'll realise what it really is - a kind of threefold love letter to her therapist, GH and her mother.
Most books begin well, then fade. This begins a little shakily but develops into something really quite lovely.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I had read a review in the Guardian and wanted very much to read this book.
It was interesting, but did not meet expectations. But perhaps I was looking for
something of the quality of Sylvia Plath's the Bell Jar which was unfair.
It was interesting, but did not meet expectations. But perhaps I was looking for
something of the quality of Sylvia Plath's the Bell Jar which was unfair.
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