Title: The Little Book of Big Feelings
Author: Maureen “Marzi” Wilson
Genre: Humor and/or Self-Help
Publisher: Adams Media an imprint of Simon & Schuster
Publication: 11/26/2019
Read: November 2019
Format: Digital
Pages: 192
Rating: 2 Caffeinated Stars
*Because this is a graphic novel of sorts I will not be sharing any quotes*
Goodreads Summary:
From the author of the popular Introvert Doodles and Kind of Coping, Maureen “Marzi” Wilson is tackling all kinds of big feelings with over 175 relatable, supportive, and light-hearted comics in her signature style.
We’ve been conditioned to think that the most acceptable response to “How are you?” is, “I’m fine.” But our emotions are much more complicated than that! Sometimes we feel a little annoyed, or elated, or afraid. And you know, that’s okay!
In The Little Book of Big Feelings, Maureen “Marzi” Wilson takes us on a journey of self-acceptance and validation. After all, our emotions are only reactions to experiences that we can learn from; there’s no such thing as a “bad” emotion. It’s okay to be scared, it’s alright to feel hopeful, and it’s perfectly fine to feel both at the same time. There is a wide range of human emotions, and it’s time we start embracing each one!
My Thoughts:
Have you ever saw a book that you knew you were going to love? When I saw this little book offered on NetGalley, I knew that I HAD to read it. I was so excited when I was finally able to sit down and dive in. Now imagine my surprise when I realized quickly that I just did not like this book. Everything pointed to this being the perfect book for me, but unfortunately, this was just not that good.
The drawings and cartoons were adorable, though, the low resolution of the book made it almost impossible to read some of the sketches.
The self-help portion of this book was weird and almost preachy in ways I can’t quite put my finger on. I almost thought an extraverted friend was advising me on how their one friend deals with her introversion. It also felt like being an introvert has to be corrected, which didn’t sit well with me. I think that was my main issue. There is nothing wrong with being an introvert, and I HATE that this book made me feel that there was. Honestly, all I can think is that this will be the book that extroverts everywhere buy to “help” an introverted friend.
All in all, the drawings were adorable, and at times I could relate, but I would not recommend this to anyone. If you want a book to gift that special introvert in your life, I highly recommend Quiet Girl in a Noisy World by Debbie Tung.
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“Like” this post in support of how much it sucks when this happens!
Plus Meridith Grey says… no one is happy all the time. That isn’t mental health. That’s bullshit (or something like that… I used the meme recently)
Plus MCR made a whole song about it or as Aerosmith said FINE is just an acronym for Fucked up Indecure Neurotic and Emotional.
Haha!
Yikes – been there! Hugs to you for sticking it out.
Yeah, I had to finish out just to see how bad it got.
From the synopsis it sounds like a good book, but wow I would not want to read this one. Great review, I hope you enjoy your next read!
I know! The blurb sounded amazing. Thanks! Me too!
what a bummer! i guess you win some and lose some. hope your next read brings more coffee cups 😉
Me too!
Oh man. That sucks you didn’t enjoy it!
It does! I wanted to love it!
I hate self help books. I’m giving this one a skip.
Yep, I definitely don’t recommend it.
It so annoying when you think you have found the perfect book and it turns out to be terrible. I hate self-help books. To me they are one person telling their readers that they are perfect and that you need to behave, think, etc in a certain way to be like them and you will be perfect too.
I completely understand that. I typically don’t mind self-help but this one was just poorly done.
Sucks that this book didn’t work for you. I have had a few of those lately.
It really is disapointing!
Great honest review, I am sorry this book didn’t work out for you, I hope your next read is a much better one. Thank you so much for sharing your awesome post.
Thanks! I hope so too!