Reasons to Stay Alive

Reasons to Stay Alive

If anyone feels they need a copy of Reasons to Say Alive, a VERY important book by Matt Haig, @emmaisaway is offering to buy one for you.
I'll try and cover any others that are requested.

If you feel you need this book, let me know. https://t.co/AwUe8bhfgV

— Big Green Bookshop (@Biggreenbooks) February 15, 2020

Big Green Bookshop very recently and very kindly sent me a copy of Matt Haig's Reasons to Stay Alive, an analysis and memoir of the writer's battles with depression. The short, bite-sized book takes small day-to-day examples of Haig's life, and his challenges with his mental health. The (now older) author looks back on this time and wisely interprets his actions and emotions. It's a valuable self-help tool, as well as an interesting true story.

It's great if you're dealing with the condition now, as it'll explain a lot and much of it will resonate with you. But I'd imagine it to be hugely helpful to those who don't have depression, as most of us who battle it want others to at least be aware of what the condition is, and what they can do. Joanna Lumley called it 'a short masterpiece that might even save lives.' I'd have to agree.

Separately, I got a tweet off Darth Maul from Star Wars.

FOX https://t.co/vZ80cCc1dk

— Ray Park (@IAMRayPark) March 13, 2020