I’m Not as Well as I Thought I Was

De: Ruby Wax

Narrado por: Ruby Wax

Duración: 6 h y 12 m

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Brought to you by Penguin.

Checking into a psychiatric institution wasn't exactly on Ruby Wax's agenda for 2022 - writing about it wasn't either, but here we are. These days, trying to stay sane in a completely chaotic world makes life incredibly difficult, especially if you're struggling with your mental health. While searching for inner peace and equanimity amidst global chaos, Ruby realises that, ultimately, the most challenging gauntlet we all must face is ourselves.

I'm Not as Well as I Thought I Was is Ruby's most honest and raw book to date - an insight into the depths of her psyche, and a stark exploration of what trauma can do to someone. Reflecting on years of personal and professional experience, she opens up to listeners about her struggles with mental health and different treatments over the years, hoping to provide reassurance and guidance to anyone confronting their own anticipated, or unanticipated, struggles with mental health.

©2023 Ruby Wax (P)2023 Penguin Audio

Reseñas de la Crítica

Not only will this book make you feel less alone, it also might just change your life (Scarlett Curtis)

An exceptional account on mental health from a true tour de force. We're all a little messed up in our own ways, but we should all strive to be as fabulously fearless as Ruby (Fearne Cotton)

If you buy only one book this year, make it this one. Brilliant, heartbreakingly funny and painful: I couldn't put it down (Joanna Lumley)

Raw and honest

I couldn’t give this 5 stars because there’s parts, particularly early on, that just feel like a stream of consciousness but I was glad I persisted. It’s a raw and honest account of her life as it unfolded over the last couple of years with insights into what went before that help to explain the difficulties and successes she’s experienced. As someone who’s been to an event where Ruby was speaking I now completely understand why she was late and can totally forgive her for it. If I’d had the nerve to speak to her I now know that she would have said something funny whilst silently envying some aspect of my looks or personality. I found that quite comforting.

Just fabulous!!!

Just finished this fabulous book and in a matter of hours! I cried. I learned. I laughed - a lot! Ruby Wax is a godsend. I saw myself in so much of what she shares here — her struggles, experiences and was so moved. Every word was healing, truly. THANK YOU, RUBY! 🤗🥰