Read Yourself Happy
How to Use Books to Ease Your Anxiety

"The most lasting thing I've learnt from reading is that we're never alone. First, it doesn't matter how mad, sad, or obscure our dilemma is, someone else has lived it and written down everything they discovered and everything they felt. Second, during those moments when our feelings are overwhelmin......more

*Thank you to the publisher for sending me a copy of this!* I’m not usually the kind of person who gravitates toward self help books, and I’m not the biggest fan of books about books. And yet… this combined the two in such a lovely way I couldn’t help but enjoy it. It has a memoir style feel to it, a......more

A funny, meaningful and honest look at how books can help ease our anxiety. Through interviews with authors, scientific research & personal anecdotes, Daisy has the explored how books can change us and help us grow, even in the darkest of times. Anyone with anxiety who loves books should read this!......more

Just like the title says, reading can make you feel happy and every other emotion. That's the beauty of a book. You can experience anything you want or desire. This book is for everyone, whether you are a novice or expert book lover. There is something for everyone and I highly recommend it. It is bro......more

As a lifelong reader who also struggles with anxiety, this book could have been written with me in mind. Books have often represented a safe port of call among the stormy world, and with recent events my need for such solace and escapism has only increased. I tend to be very sceptical about self-hel......more