Olivia Sagan

This is such a wonderful premise! Based on the website therecoveryletters.com, this book contains a collection of letters written by people who are recovering from depressive episodes. The letters to "Dear You" are addressed to those currently suffering. The writers have experienced different types of depression from post-partum to bi-polar and/or major clinical. Their basic message is the same: recovery from depression is possible and you're not alone. The letters offer alliance, understanding and reassurance from those who've been there to those who will be feeling completely isolated and hopeless or possibly totally numb at the time. Some writers provide details of what has worked for them. None are preachy or condescending.
They are all short letters allowing for the short attention span you experience when feeling unwell. It isn't a book that's meant to be read in one go. I read a couple of letters in the morning and then another couple at night. They might become slightly repetitive otherwise.
Something a little bit different among all the self-help/mental health books out there and an excellent book to give to anybody who is suffering from depression, or to buy for yourself if you experience mental health issues and need encouragement and hope.
I received an ARC via NetGalley.… (mehr)