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by Matthew Johnstone (Author)
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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.'


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'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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5.0 out of 5 stars Expresses in pictures what words struggle to , 11 Jun 2007
By Mark Meynell "quaesitor" (London, UK) - See all my reviews
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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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant, 9 Jun 2007
By Keren "kc" (Isle of Man) - See all my reviews
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.
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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant, 28 Oct 2007
By JupiterHarley (Surrey, England) - See all my reviews
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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I Had a Black Dog
Fantastic, moving, empowering. I find it hard to capture in words how breathtakingly on the mark this book is. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Philip S Scarffe

4.0 out of 5 stars eye opening
Beautifully illustrated and succinct. A great eye-opener into the world of a depresion sufferer. I would hope great help to those who know someone with depression and offering... Read more
Published 1 month ago by R. Brown

5.0 out of 5 stars delightful little book
An easy book to read, with delightful pictures, simply explains depression and the cloud that hangs over the victim. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr. James German

5.0 out of 5 stars A picture speaks a thousand words
In my work as a counsellor I come across many people suffering from depression. It really is the most terrible illness and the stigma attached to it by our society just helps to... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mrs. J. Wyman

4.0 out of 5 stars Great general introduction....
...to the effects and consequences of depression. My only criticism is that the book is too simplistic in tone.
Published 3 months ago by J. D. Cartlidge

5.0 out of 5 stars If you only buy one book about depression, you couuld do a lot worse than this.
I suffer with depression, and I find most books on the subject are dull or depressing, or at best a long read for someone who already may find themselves with a short attention... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Sarah Westfield

5.0 out of 5 stars I Had a Black Dog
Excellent book, goes great with Living with a Black dog.

Recommend this to all readers, I could relate to the different cartoons.
Published 4 months ago by JohnBoy

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant book!
This book along with 'Living with a black dog' is absoultely fantastic. Matthew Johnstone opens up depression in such a refreshing and useful way. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mrs. Elizabeth Loly

5.0 out of 5 stars for the carer
my wife has bipolar and this was a great insight into how things looked in her mind.made it easier to be a carer and often go back to its pages when we are in crisis. Read more
Published 4 months ago by K. Axton

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I found this book to be a useful aid in articulating the feelings and thoughts that accompany depression. Read more
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