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Reasons to Stay Alive

By: Matt Haig
Narrated by: Matt Haig
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WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO FEEL TRULY ALIVE?

Aged 24, Matt Haig's world caved in. He could see no way to go on living. This is the true story of how he came through crisis, triumphed over an illness that almost destroyed him and learned to live again.

A moving, funny and joyous exploration of how to live better, love better and feel more alive, Reasons to Stay Alive is more than a memoir. It is a book about making the most of your time on earth.

'I wrote this book because the oldest clichés remain the truest. Time heals. The bottom of the valley never provides the clearest view. The tunnel does have light at the end of it, even if we haven't been able to see it . . . Words, just sometimes, really can set you free.'

©2015 Matt Haig (P)2015 Canongate Books Ltd Essays Mental Health Mood Disorders Personal Development Psychology & Mental Health Inspiring Thought-Provoking Nonfiction

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Critic reviews

"Maybe the most important book I've read this year." (Simon Mayo)
"A life-saving book." (Amanda Craig)
"Brings a difficult and sensitive subject out of the darkness and into the light." (Michael Palin)
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Dear Matt Haig, just in case you also read Audible audiobook reviews (in addition to Amazon and Goodreads): I really enjoyed The Humans and Echo Boy but I'm afraid Reasons To Stay Alive was not my type of book. It's remarkable and admirable that you wrote, published and even narrated something so personal, something so honest but I'm afraid I didn't like it. I know I'm not supposed to enjoy a book like this but I just found it a tad too whiny.
I'm looking forward to more Fiction audiobooks of yours as I really like your style of crafting a fictional story.

Not my type of book

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haven't read any of his other books but would now. Very uplifting and inspiring for those who have suffered with illness. Thank you Matt.

moving and very helpful

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I've lived with depression and anxiety for most of my 27 years and I've watched and read a lot on the topic. something about Matt's account places it above the rest. Im not sure if its his openess and frankness, or the passion and empathy you feel from his reading of it, or the mix of memoir, advice, tips etc, or just a case of good timing for me, but I recommend this for anyone who has either suffered from mental illness, or knows someone who has. which is everyone, whether you realise it or not. everyone should read this

the right book at the right time

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I loved this book the rawness of Matt’s story, How open he has been about his life and his struggles and the strength he has show to over come it.
Finished this book really fast as I just wanted to hear more and more.
Also I’ve recommended it to a friend who struggles with depression as I feel it will really help her, knowing she not alone with this disease she has.

Wow What a book!!

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An interesting look at someone’s experience of depression. Insightful and useful commentary, especially as I find myself the parent of an anxious child.

I hope this book manages to do what it aims, by giving people hope and showing that there is a way forward.

Deep and meaningful

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An absolutely brilliant book, i suffer with anxiety and depression and he describes the feelings spot on, i relate to everything he says. This would also be a great read to help those who have someone close to them struggling with mental health have a better understanding.

Brilliant

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This book is a must for anyone suffering with depression or knows someone with depression.

Amazing

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whether you think you have depression, anxiety, panic attacks or not, this book WILL help you see things you didn't previously see. a fantastic book, insightful, and honest, thought provoking, caring, scary, truthful. I'm so glad I finally got to read it.

a must read for everyone!

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Amazing true account if what living with mental illness is really like. Read this when I really needed it. Have recommended this to friends and family. None of the self help bullshit that doesn’t help just real honest and relatable.

Kept me alive

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An honest and highly accessible account of overcoming depression. Will enrich and likely save lives.

Defying Depression

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