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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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74 of 75 people found the following review helpful:
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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43 of 44 people found the following review helpful:
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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24 of 25 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 PIctures sometimes speak louder than words...
I've suffered from depression for many years and chose to buy this book to share with friends and family, in a simple way, what it's like to live with depression, what it's like... Read more
Published 13 days ago by Seth Rowan

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Little Book
A great book that is so simple to read yet so very true to a sufferer of depression and makes them feel they are not alone. Read more
Published 14 days ago by S. M. Carter

5.0 out of 5 stars It captured how I felt...
i came across this book last year when my depressive breakdown was at its worst and I went from being articulate to being unable to describe even to myself what it felt like. Read more
Published 21 days ago by Cressilo

5.0 out of 5 stars The Black Dog
This book was recommeded by my councillor, I found it very simple and easy to read and also very helpful as you can see you are not alone in this. Read more
Published 22 days ago by P. B. Ramsay

5.0 out of 5 stars The best description I have read
I have given this book for family and friends to read as I have found it impossible to relate how I am and have been feeling. This just does it in a great and accurate way. Read more
Published 26 days ago by S. Innes

1.0 out of 5 stars Waste of my time!
Too simple for me and not enough information.

If you are new to reading on this subject still dont buy this book, it will end up making you feel more depressed... Read more
Published 1 month ago

5.0 out of 5 stars Best book I've seen to explain depression
I bought this book to share with my son, who has depression led by OCD. It took me all of about 5 minutes to "read" the book and I can honestly say it's the best book I've ever... Read more
Published 1 month ago by C. Wisden

3.0 out of 5 stars very helpful

It helped me get throught the worst bits and added a smile to my face when i was needing it the most, still read it when feeling lost and down to help me find my way back... Read more
Published 2 months ago by G. Anderson

5.0 out of 5 stars I Had a Black Dog
A very, very good book that explains, in a simple but not simplistic way, what it's like to suffer from depression or anxiety throughout your whole life.
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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 3 months ago by Philip S Scarffe

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