This weekend I read a remarkable book that I’ve been meaning to read for awhile now. And, though the book itself might not be astonishingly remarkable, the subject matter is something with which I feel all members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ought to be familiar. The book, entitled, “Against the Odds: The Life…
I can’t remember exactly how I heard of British author Matt Haig, but I’m fairly certain it involved Twitter and Donald Trump. I think I shared a quotation from Matt Haig on my Facebook page, something about mental illness and the stamina and bravery it requires. This was about the time Trump had given a speech to…
Recently I finished reading two “Mormon” books within a day or two of each other: Al Fox Carraway’s “More than the Tattooed Mormon” and Ashley Mae Hoiland’s “One Hundred Birds Taught Me to Fly.” I read them primarily and initially out of research (since I have been writing my mental health book) and also out…
Before I begin my review of “The Peace of Mind Prescription,” by Dennis S. Charney and Charles B. Nemeroff (with Stephen Braun), I want to give two disclaimers. Disclaimer #1: This book does not discuss obsessive compulsive disorder. They even mention that the book won’t discuss obsessive compulsive disorder, so don’t think “oh maybe it will….”…
Besides parenting books, I’m not really a “self help” book connoisseur. However, I have read some books relating to OCD (obviously), and Reid Wilson’s “Stopping the Noise in Your Head: The New Way to Overcome Anxiety & Worry” may be one of my favorites.