I'm not particularly familiar with Brooke's work and have never been a particular fan of hers. But as someone who might possibly have actual children in his future someday instead of just the furry variety, it seemed like a good idea to read up on this very real and, as far as I'm concerned, horribly misunderstood issue. Problem was that I've never been a fan of clinical medical texts, and the thought of listening to those in audio form, even more than attempting to read them in braille, which being blind is the only other way I read, is enough to make me cringe. I have a hard enough time reading for pleasure in braille, which is why I don't if I can help it.
All that aside, I found that Audible had Brooke's memoir, read by the lady of the hour herself. I remember reading about how she'd suffered from severe Postpartum Depression after the birth of her first daughter and so I decided to read her account of it. Quite apart from the fact that I think she just has a very pleasant voice that's well designed, for lack of a better term, for narrating audiobooks, the story itself was very interesting and, despite the seriousness of the subject matter, not without its fair share of humor. Telling her story fully necessarily involves detailing her difficulty in getting pregnant, not to mention the miscarriage resulting from her first successful pregnancy. She then details her next pregnancy, the difficult labor and then goes on to describe the feelings of fear and hopelessness that quickly overcame her. I was skeptical at first but I soon couldn't put the player down for long. I'm often skeptical about authors narrating their own works since some just don't have the voice for it. But Brooke, as I said, just has a very pleasant voice to listen to. And at least I'll have some idea of what to watch for if I ever get married and have children.

Post partum depression is more common than we think.
When our childs are born most of us are relieved for the end of the pregnancy and can't look forward for the happy to come life with the baby but for some unfortunately the nightmare is just to begin.
I'd like to thank Mrs. Shields for writing this book and for having shared one of the hardest period in her life.
Having suffered of PPD myself I can only recommend the reading, I mirrored my self sometime and felt less lonely.

WOW!!! What a surprise and great read. I think you will love it if you are a Mom. It's about post-partum depression.

This book was a "God Send" I experienced Post-Partum depression after my 1st child and the horror of the sadness was very similar to Brooke's. I didn't have the courage to tell others about the "crazy" thoughts that came in my mind during that time. I too am on Wellbutrin and it has totally changed my mood. With God's help and the support of my family, I was able to get through that bad time.

My God continue to bless Brooke and all the other women that many be experiencing this condition.

Really enjoyed this book. Nice to hear it read by the author. Gives a real insight to post partum depression.