On amazon the book is called one of the most inspirational books ever and is very valuable not only for 'clients' but by therapists, counselors and psychologists themselves. What's special about the book (one of the amazon reviewers said) is that it is not by someone about someone else but it's written by the person diagnosed with BPD (borderline personality disorder) who herself later gets out of it through determination, hard work, spirituality and self-work.
My daughter didn't want to read the book because, as she said, the therapist already narrated to her the whole story, but she took a photo of the cover and brought it home. I however couldn't forget the pink cover and decided to get it myself.
It was an amazing book, drawing me in immediately like a good thriller and keeping me engaged for the whole time. It is written like an autobiography but also it's so interesting, like some adventure fiction. Marsha M. Linehan tells her story starting from childhood and moving towards adolescence and adulthood, from high school to psychiatric ward, to the university and she shares her spiritual experiences and techniques as well.
Even if one cannot find a therapist for BPD or any other disorder, this book is a great start that gives hope for everyone out there and really explains what DBT is and how it started and was created.
I will read and reread this book as there are so many things to go back to. It can be used as reference and even as a book for personal guidance. It's that inspiring and Marsha M. Linehan is inspiring too!
Would recommend for anyone interested in psychiatry, counseling, anyone who knows someone or suffers from mental issues, suicidal thoughts and behaviors, depression, anxiety and especially BPD.
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