I couldn't put this book down. A beautiful exploration of therapy and the ways people change and grow, as told by someone who is both a therapist and a patient. The storytelling is compelling - I'd compare this to something written by Brené Brown. As with the best books, I walked away from this one a little changed.

It's difficult to describe the range of emotions I went through while reading this book. It is stunning in content and form, in many meanings of the word.

Couldn't put it down. Disturbing, intense, brilliantly written.

Reading this book during the current pandemic was interesting. "Drive" offers a different view of how our work could look, if we were to heed scientists and researchers who have a deeper understanding of what motivates people. Spoiler alert: most of the time, it's not rewards and punishments. Similar to Carol Dweck's "Mindset", this book is very readable and offers a great deal of real-world examples, not just abstract ideas for improvement.

Drags a bit near the end, but very interesting (albeit somewhat disturbing) and well-researched. If you're interested in food systems, this is a must-read.

This book was not entirely without merit. There were quite a few pieces of essays that left me feeling thoughtful and pierced. But for the most part, it was just that: pieces. On the whole, the impression I walk away with of Franzen, whose fictional work I have loved, is of a somewhat pretentious man who wrongly thinks he is self-aware.

I don't regret reading this book. It had its redeeming moments. But I certainly wouldn't recommend it.

Fun to read, had some cliches. Considering it as a read-aloud text for my 4th graders.

Not a story I didn't enjoy. Great YA read.

Unexpected push for animal rights near the end 🙌🏻

Far more engaging than I thought it would be. Beautifully written, full of many different threads and philosophical tangents and unexpected moments of humor that weave together so well.