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Panic and the Inner Monkey
An inventive novel about a man, George Harwood, dealing with modern life while suffering from panic disorder and anxiety.
We live in a strange, complicated society and navigating our way safely through our lives is difficult. Sometimes it's best to get your head down and just keep moving. But Harwood's afflictions mean he has little choice but to stop and look up at every step of the journey, and analyse.
Over-analysing is Harwood's biggest burden, but it also arms him with a great deal of information about our culture and how to cope with it. To eavesdrop on Harwood's inner chatter is to gain new insight into a world that's funny, shocking, and occasionally immensely rewarding.
We live in a strange, complicated society and navigating our way safely through our lives is difficult. Sometimes it's best to get your head down and just keep moving. But Harwood's afflictions mean he has little choice but to stop and look up at every step of the journey, and analyse.
Over-analysing is Harwood's biggest burden, but it also arms him with a great deal of information about our culture and how to cope with it. To eavesdrop on Harwood's inner chatter is to gain new insight into a world that's funny, shocking, and occasionally immensely rewarding.
234 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2008
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June 30, 2008
A superb, inventive novel about a man, George Harwood, dealing with modern life while suffering from panic disorder and anxiety.
We live in a strange, complicated society and navigating our way safely through our lives is difficult. Sometimes it's best to get your head down and just keep moving. But Harwood's afflictions mean he has little choice but to stop and look up at every step of the journey, and analyze.
Over-analysing is Harwood's biggest burden, but it also arms him with a great deal of information about our culture and how to cope with it.
To eavesdrop on Harwood's inner chatter is to gain new insight into a world that's funny, shocking, and occasionally immensely rewarding.
We live in a strange, complicated society and navigating our way safely through our lives is difficult. Sometimes it's best to get your head down and just keep moving. But Harwood's afflictions mean he has little choice but to stop and look up at every step of the journey, and analyze.
Over-analysing is Harwood's biggest burden, but it also arms him with a great deal of information about our culture and how to cope with it.
To eavesdrop on Harwood's inner chatter is to gain new insight into a world that's funny, shocking, and occasionally immensely rewarding.
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March 6, 2014Finally - a book in the giveaways that really appeals to me - fingers crossed.
October 4, 2010
The subject of panic attacks is an interesting one, particualrly when considering why they occur. No great money will ever be poured into searching for the answers and many who suffer from anxiety find it impossible to talk about what's happening to them.
Fortunately the author has found a channel - somewhere he can describe the effects of anxiety without being judged or ridiculed, and rightly so. By picking up this book he makes it clear that you're in his domain and independent opinions, although welcome, can never be voiced here. This makes the book perfect for readers as it's the unedited truth; questioning the writer isn't an option as the facts are there.
This book is not just a tool for those who suffer from anxiety - it has opened my eyes to a whole new world, one that barely existed beforehand due to the secretive nature of society. "Anxiety? Could you keep that to yourself please?". This book challenges our views and you cannot argue with what's right in front of you, spoken by a man who's seen it, done it and experienced every second.
Fortunately the author has found a channel - somewhere he can describe the effects of anxiety without being judged or ridiculed, and rightly so. By picking up this book he makes it clear that you're in his domain and independent opinions, although welcome, can never be voiced here. This makes the book perfect for readers as it's the unedited truth; questioning the writer isn't an option as the facts are there.
This book is not just a tool for those who suffer from anxiety - it has opened my eyes to a whole new world, one that barely existed beforehand due to the secretive nature of society. "Anxiety? Could you keep that to yourself please?". This book challenges our views and you cannot argue with what's right in front of you, spoken by a man who's seen it, done it and experienced every second.
May 28, 2014
This is an excellent book that details the struggles of Georg - a man burdened by OCD or Manic depression or even schizophrenia. It is a very realistic look into his life and his decision making. he likes order and structure but also comes across as a bit of a rebel, everything seems to have dual meanings. there are so many quotes that speak to me. Different but can thoroughly reccomend this book
September 4, 2012
I highly recommend this book for anyone
FTC: I received a free copy of this book and was not reimbursed in any other way.
FTC: I received a free copy of this book and was not reimbursed in any other way.
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