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Summary: I Strongly Disagree! Wouldn't Recommend This to ANYONE!
Review: Although most reviews of this book are on the far side of positive, I strongly disagree. Being a person with Major Depression who has struggled with suicide and other issues, I found this book to be the most pretentious, egotistical, demeaning book I've ever read on the subject (and I've read many).Yes, his writing is very clear and easy to follow. He has a format with his book that is very simplistic. However, it's TOO simplistic! An example of audacity found in this book: Page 27: "If you are depressed, you will be depressing to be with." Well, thank you for that newsflash. Hey, if my being depressed is going to make others not want to be around me then I guess I should just stop being depressed. Poof! To tell a depressed person that they're actions and attitude are turning people away is not only redundant (we know people's reactions all too well), but it's just plain mean. It doesn't solve anything and it certainly doesn't change the fact that the reader is suffering. I think it just pushes the knife in a little deeper. I don't recommend this book to anyone. I think Dr. Gordon's flippent and casual attitude will make any reader seeking a little relief from their personal hell only fall deeper into that lake of fire. Bad news all around. :v(
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Summary: encouraging
Review: I read this book while I was incarerated. This book help to lead me back to my path of God. And to understand myself, the crime I commited and why. I read this book in an hour, I was and still am forever touched by this book. I have looked in local bookstores for this book and have not been able to find it. I think this book should be put in rehab. facilities for all to read. I honestly believe they can change the story to fit anyones life and their addictions. Thanks for this wonderful life changing book.
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Summary: encouraging
Review: I read this book while I was incarerated. This book help to lead me back to my path of God. And to understand myself, the crime I commited and why. I read this book in an hour, I was and still am forever touched by this book. I have looked in local bookstores for this book and have not been able to find it. I think this book should be put in rehab. facilities for all to read. I honestly believe they can change the story to fit anyones life and their addictions. Thanks for this wonderful life changing book.
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Summary: Very helpful with humor to boot!
Review: I'm a friend and husband of the person who gave me this book(also going in for a liver transplant) It helped me to see all sides of the situation it's not a cure all -- but it does make you think right.
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Summary: A Lighthouse Among the Storm
Review: Sol Gordon takes a very complex and painful issue and explains it in a more digestible form. While those who are experienced with depression and other affected disorders may find that he does not go into enough detail (the "What else is new?" complex), I'm sure they will appreciate the kind, gentle style of writing. One can almost feel the author right beside you, speaking to you the very words you read. I was also pleased to find that he dedicated a section to the effects of homosexuality on adolescent depression. An already hard-to-reach portion of the population, Gordon's readiness to accept sexuality differences will go far in helping GLBT teens to find comfort admist animosity. Moreover, the slightly religious glow of the language does not alienate readers from a non-Judaic faith. The book will be of great use to many people facing depression for the first time, desperate for some sanctuary.
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