The Unwelcome Visitor, Denise Welch
The Unwelcome Visitor, Denise Welch
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The Unwelcome Visitor
The Sunday Times Bestseller

Author: Denise Welch

Narrator: Denise Welch

Unabridged: 7 hr 8 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/25/2020


Synopsis

'Though we have come a long way this crippling, debilitating, often terminal illness is still shockingly misunderstood. This is my story that you have asked me to tell. Those who suffer from depression will understand and those who don't will hopefully learn how to.'

TV favourite Denise Welch opens up about her ongoing journey with mental health. This is her story of living with depression for over 30 years, what it has taught her, and the help and advice she can offer to others.

This is the book that Denise Welch wished for as she found herself exhausted and defeated after yet another visit from The Unwelcome Visitor - the name she gives to the episodes of clinical depression she has suffered from over the past 30 years.

For so many understanding their mental health is a leap into the unknown, and they are left grappling with the physical and emotional fallout without any guidance or someone to tell them 'you're not alone and you can live a happy and successful life alongside your illness'. Within these pages Denise reveals her ongoing journey from breakdowns to breakthroughs and through self-destruction to self-acceptance.

Typically candid, Denise brings her trademark humour and honesty to a conversation that we urgently need to have, and shows listeners it is brave and courageous to be open and vulnerable, and you too can take back control.

(P) 2020 Hodder & Stoughton Ltd

About Denise Welch

Denise Welch is an actor and television personality. Among her TV credits are Coronation Street and Waterloo Road, alongside being a regular panellist on the ITV lunchtime chat show Loose Women. Denise has authored four previous books, both fiction and non-fiction.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Liv

As someone who suffers from depression but can’t even bring herself to say it aloud, this book was gripping from start to finish. I’ve loved Denise since the days of Waterloo Road (which I admittedly watched as a child), and when I heard about this book and that she struggled, I was shocked. I would......more

Goodreads review by Kate

**listened via audible** I love that this book has been read by the author. Denise reading her book is brilliant. I’ve always been a fan of her, for various reasons - but this book is so honest and real! I have been personally effected by things in this book and I think it’s so so good that someone i......more

Goodreads review by Richard

As someone who has dealt with clinical depression since I was a child, and has spent many years researching the subject, this book gave me new insights and perspectives that I’m very grateful for. Actress and TV personality Denise Welch shares her ongoing battle with clinical depression, or what she......more

Goodreads review by Ellen

I think Denise is fantastic as an actress but also as someone who helps get the word out about mental health. This book was a great read for anyone who has depression but also for people who have family members suffering. Denise is very brave to speak out and I admire her so much.......more

Read within 3 days. I enjoyed every page and found it very relatable. Can be read by absolutely anybody.......more