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It's Not OK to Feel Blue (and Other Lies)

Inspirational People Open Up About Their Mental Health

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It's Not OK to Feel Blue (and Other Lies)

By: Scarlett Curtis
Narrated by: Scarlett Curtis, Adam Kay, Honey Ross, Miranda Hart, Saba Asif, Paapa Essiedu, Shvorne Marks, full cast
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About this listen

Brought to you by Penguin.

Everyone has a mental health. So we asked: What does yours mean to you?

The result is extraordinary.

Over 60 people have shared their stories. Powerful, funny, moving, this book is here to tell you:

It's OK.

With writing and audio from a collection of collaborators including:

Adam Kay - Alastair Campbell - Alexis Caught - Ben Platt - Bryony Gordon - Candice Carty-Williams - Charlie Mackesy - Charly Cox - Chidera Eggerue - Claire Stancliffe - Davina McCall - Dawn O'Porter - Elizabeth Day - Elizabeth Uviebinené - Ella Purnell - Emilia Clarke - Emma Thompson - Eve Delaney - Fearne Cotton - Gabby Edlin - Gemma Styles - GIRLI (Milly Toomey) - Grace Beverley - Hannah Witton - Honey Ross - Hussain Manawer - Jack Rooke - James Blake - Jamie Flook - Jamie Windust - Jessie Cave - Jo Irwin - Jonah Freud - Jonny Benjamin - Jordan Stephens - Kai-Isaiah Jamal - Kate Weinberg - Kelechi Okafor - Khalil Aldabbas - KUCHENGA - Lauren Mahon - Lena Dunham - Maggie Matic - Martha Lane Fox - Mathew Kollamkulam - Matt Haig - Megan Crabbe - Michael Kitching - Michelle Elman - Miranda Hart - Mitch Price - Mona Chalabi - Montana Brown - Nadia Craddock - Naomi Campbell - Poorna Bell - Poppy Jamie - Reggie Yates - Ripley Parker - Robert Kazandjian - Rosa Mercuriadis - Saba Asif - Sam Smith - Scarlett Curtis - Scarlett Moffatt - Scottee - Sharon Chalkin Feldstein - Shonagh Marie - Simon Amstell - Sinéad Burke - Steve Ali - Tanya Byron - Travon Free - Yomi Adegoke - Yusuf Al Majarhi.

©2019 Scarlett Curtis (P)2019 Penguin Audio Health, Lifestyle & Relationships Health Mental Health Funny

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Critic reviews

"This is the freshest, most honest collection of writings about mental health that I've read...searing wit, blinding passion, bleeding emotion and a fantastic, heroic, glorious refusal to lie down and take it." (Stephen Fry)

"Reading this book made me feel more normal about the things I feel sometimes.... It's a great book; however you're feeling, it'll help." (Ed Sheeran)

"This is the book I needed when I was little. May this be a leap forward in the much needed conversation around mental health." (Jameela Jamil)
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Such an important read for anyone who has struggled with mental health difficulties or is close to someone who has. A range of powerful stories, experiences and coping strategies.

A must read

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A fantastic book for anyone who struggles with their mental health. I'll be keeping this one and playing again as it reminds me I'm not the only one who gets like this which is easily forgotten when not feeling well

Your not alone in your suffering

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A thought-provoking, inspiring and sobering collection of so many stories and reflections. I will listen to all of these again some day. It's ok to be me.

Brilliant

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I didnt realise this was poems, some I liked, some I didnt. some of the narration was not easy to listen to however the male and female who did most of the readings were easily to listen to had soothing voices

good

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I had to write to say thank you to everyone who write a piece for this wonderful book. I listen too it as an audio book but also book a hard copy so I can keep coming back to it. As someone who has suffered from many mental health problems for all of my teen/adult life. There’s so much I took away from the book. Every piece was so articulate and helped put words to things I have been feeling but not had the words to express. Would definitely recommend this book to everyone. Xxx

Thank you

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Genuinely one of the most life changing books I’ve ever read. I’ve you’ve ever struggled with mental health or know someone who has this is a must read. I loved how many of the accounts were read by the people who wrote them. Brilliant, brilliant book

Amazing

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Life changing, Inspiring, hopeful. This audiobook has left me feeling like I am not alone. Thank you <3 x

Life changing.

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There really isn't much can say but listen to this. The honestly that the authors write with is inspirational.

A truly Amazing Book

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This audiobook has opened up a new chapter of my life to have listened to true stories from people who have opened up about their mental health and it's an honour to have come across such a compelling and impacting book that I can connect to.

a geniue feeling of not being alone

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Amazing writing and courage from the authors. Much respect to them. Thank you so much!

Amazing!

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