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Well I’m enjoying it so far. I’m pretty sure it’s the first time I’ve read a book that details period pain. It’s shocking really when half the population experience it for most of their lives that it’s not written about more!

I am struggling to connect, no idea why. Looking at other reviews I wish I had the audio book now.

Ok there is a play list at the start that is concerning, at least it includes Nina Simone so 🤞🤞

Just watched How to marry a millionaire so noticed an error in who forgot their money whilst going shopping. Small error but not sure how a book like this could make such an error. Hopefully they will sort before publication.

Really helpful, detailed description of basic screening tools which are broken down. Also a helpful description of an assessment which I think whilst anxiety provoking could also be helpful to consider if you wanted to go ahead with an assessment and to prepare. These are not secret. Although I have just spent way too long pondering on how long my description of brushing my teeth is…..🦷

There is talk about low calorie intake and body image issues. Also trigger warnings about cancer through out and death.

Annoying at the moment, talking about the pregnancy. Having blue cheese even the day before the birth is not safe, it’s listeria that you are avoiding and I’m thinking you don’t want to give birth through food poisoning. Also a new born with food poisoning is not a good idea!

Really significant triggers, constant talk about food and what sounds like binge eating but is probably more comfort eating. Also mention of bulimia and describes the only risk being to teeth, not that it can be fatal. I’m hoping this will change latter. Lots of body image discussion and lots of talk about healthy and unhealthy food. Think anyone who has had an eating disorder would struggle with this book.

Good, well explained so far. Inclusive language, definitely for clinicians not a self help book.

“ Whatever disgusts us in what other people are making, we can turn it around and do the opposite.”what is the opposite of this book?

Ok so they are saying have fun, don’t be too serious but then say they got their son to practice holding a pencil the “right” way before they went to school and ruined their writing and drawing…. I’m very confused. So far this is not going well and I’m almost a 1/4 through the book. Nothing about art so far and some shouty capitals…

Ok currently making no sense, the book talks about someone who picks up a new creative outlet saying they want to experience learning something new, something they can’t do. Then it talks about them winning an award for that…. To me that is not making sense. I’m going to keep reading.

I was careful before I requested this ARC, I don’t like requesting books for work unless I’m pretty sure they will be worth my while. I went to the authors website and downloaded some of the resources. They seemed very good so I requested the book. So far so good so 🤞it will be worth a read.

Not sure, like the premise but struggling with the subject so far.

Well there is some really strong racism in this book, obviously demonstrated as wrong. I’m finding it hard to read, I guess I feel guilty, I’m a white woman and there is a guilt that white people are behaving like this. I’m going to keep reading and I hope they get their comeuppance but I’m guessing it often doesn’t seem to work that way.

Note to self do not read this book whilst eating soup. Laugh out loud funny = soup everywhere! 😂🫣

I wish everyone in the NHS would read this book. I do think it’s especially helpful for those who are neurodivergent therapists or who are working with neurodivergent individuals.

I’m really enjoying the book, I like that the last “action “ scene was left to my imagination. I don’t think it being written was necessary. My mind filled in the blanks and I think it was funnier. I’m liking the development of the friendships and finding them believable.

I’m enjoying it, the creativity in the book store and the home is amazing. I loved the imagery. I’m not so sure of some of the characters but actually I can visualise them and they feel very “owl house” which is a show I love. I have read the end, a bad habit I know, and I think I’m going to enjoy how we get there. It’s a quick, easy read so far.

Really enjoying the village setting, although it feels more like a town but I do live in a tiny village. Butchers and cafe feels town like.
Trigger warning death including baby loss but both dealt with sensitively.
I’m not fussed on cats but I’m warming to the one in this book, even warming to the Priest who is absolutely adorable.