I Really Didn't Think This Through: Tales from My So-Called Adult Life | 
pickThis was the low end of the pick scale for me, mainly because, although I‘ve experienced depression, I had a hard time relating to Evans‘ mental health struggles. Although I could empathize, I just didn‘t find this book compelling reading, but it wasn‘t bad and I did finish it. I‘m listening to Manitou Canyon on my #audiowalk. After my trip, I should be back to a more regular walking schedule; it was difficult to do on my vacation.
Any Hoopla fans out there? I have often used it for light (often comics) reading before bed. Right now I am borrowing an audiobook for while I'm doing chores around the house.
What do you use Hoopla for?
Weekend reading. I‘m all over the place, and I guess the title of the tagged book applies to my book choices for today as well!
I‘m posting one book per day from my ever-increasing TBR. No description. No explanation. Just books to read. Join the fun if you want.
Day 36.
#fromthetbrstacks
so-soI appreciate everything that is written because it has a wonderful message about accepting ourselves, and how to deal with anxiety. However, the book has comics that are awkwardly placed in the middle of every chapter. I still enjoyed reading it & it made me feel as if I'm not alone too. She has a great way of putting into words complicated feelings & thoughts that come with dealing with anxiety and depression. It was unexpectedly deep. #bethevans
so-soNot my favorite. I got this on a kindle deal because I love her comics/drawings and I thought the book was going to be purely that which is probably my own fault for thinking that. It‘s a lot more self help and memoir but heavy on the former which just wasn‘t my cup of tea.
#bethevans #ireallydidntthinkthisthrough #memoir #comics #selfhelp #kindle
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This was a quick but good read that centered on self-love, anxiety, depression, and mental health. Beth Evans throws in bits of humor in this somewhat-serious book and uses her illustrations to bring her words to life. However, one part I was not a fan of was the layout of each chapter, in which the story was interrupted by her illustrations.
I don't think I get it. Getting better. It is the place I want to be, and where I think I'm never going to get to. I am an adult now, so why am I not able to act like one? Thanks for understanding, Beth Evans. Your words and advise will help me on my quest fot betterness, so yeah, thanks
I want to read my book over there, but I‘m stuck under kitty. I, too, really didn‘t think this through 😏
Beth Evans gets it
pickI thought it was going to be about transitioning to adulthood, but it was more about struggling with depression and anxiety. I enjoyed it, but these are not issues that I've had to deal with. Definitely a good resource, though.
This is one reason why I love reading 😃
Late 20s now, and still true.
“It‘s okay if you feel like you‘re covered in thousands of tiny pieces that won‘t go back together right. You will find a way to make them fit, even if it doesn‘t look all perfect and shiny.”
#SelfCareIsBest #YourImperfectionsMakeYouSpecial
pickIllustrator Beth Evans presents a brief vignettes of struggles growing up with bullies, feeling like she didn‘t fit in, & evolving into an anxiety-ridden semi-adult trying to keep her life on track. Alongside drawings which lay out plans for success like calling a Dr. office, getting dressed or asking for help, this quick read is a friend to others wondering if they‘ll ever be adults, or get lost in stalking successes of friends on the internet.
“Tears became a reason for shame, achieving perfection became a burning desire in all aspects of my life.”
I have too much familiarity with this... spent most of my younger years feeling worse for having cried under pressure rather than feeling any relief. Loved that this was addressed.
Yay!!! I won this lovely in a Goodreads giveaway! It‘s been awhile so it really caught me off guard. What a nice surprise at the end of a long week! 🙏🏻
