selfcarefully

by Gracy Obuchowicz

Literary Nonfiction. Women's Studies. Self Help. SELFCAREFULLY is a different kind of self-help book, an artistic collaboration between an author, a designer, a small press, and a risograph-printer. SELFCAREFULLY is about caring for oneself in a rocky world, in the context of one's interconnectedness. It contains 30 illustrated vignettes and excerpts from interviews with justice-seekers. Vignettes self-care and setting boundaries, self-care and soaking grains, self-care and the moon, self-care and racism, self-care and consumerism, self-care and perfectionism, self-care and the patriarchy, self-care and community, etc.

Genres: Nonfiction, Self Help

84 pages, Paperback

Published November 29, 2019

Reviews

[Kelly Whitlow · Rating 4 out of 5]

I finished this in one sitting. I found this book in the psychology section of the library, and i fell in love with the illustrations. This book felt like a warm hug. I feel like i found this book right when i needed it!!! such a simple, easy read that made me feel so safe and comfortable and confident in myself!!!!

[Cady North · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a beautifully written book! Most of us think about self care as drinking enough water or getting in a spa day from time to time. Self care is so much more! I like to think of this book as one to set by your bedside and read a section or two as a reminder of things to do for self care.

[Lesley Cheung · Rating 2 out of 5]

tl;dr: use oil on your body.

[MayMay · Rating 4 out of 5]

So many good tips on how to do self care! Love it!

[Valerie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was really excited to read this book but ended up a bit disappointed. I thought that the author had some good points and suggestions but each topic that she covered was only one page long. There were some resources listed but I felt it was just too short in places to be very helpful.

[Mia Khan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick read in the bathtub. Some unique perspectives. Well written.