![]() ![]() ![]() He teaches us to celebrate the small joys and moments of peace that life brings, and reminds us that there are always reasons to stay alive. I have always hated the term self-help, but since losing Vicky, I have actually invited some of these book into my life. Speaking as his present self to his former self in the depths of depression, Haig is adamant that the oldest cliche is the truest-there is light at the end of the tunnel. There are lots of good reasons to read this book, and if some of them help you stay alive, so much the better.Rating: 5 out of 5 starsLet me warn you readers, this review is going to be from a very personal level. Above all, his humor and encouragement never let us lose sight of hope. Haig's frankness about his experiences is both inspiring to those who feel daunted by depression and illuminating to those who are mystified by it. And eventually, he learned to appreciate life all the more for it.Įveryone's lives are touched by mental illness if we do not suffer from it ourselves, then we have a friend or loved one who does. Reasons to Stay Alive is his inspiring account of how, minute by minute and day by day, he overcame the disease with the help of reading, writing, and the love of his parents and his girlfriend (now wife), Andrea. Like nearly one in five people, Matt Haig suffers from depression. ![]()
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