If You Feel Too Much

Thoughts on Things Found and Lost and Hoped For

By: Jamie Tworkowski

Narrated by: Jamie Tworkowski

Length: 3 hrs and 31 mins

Publisher's summary

The New York Times best seller.

In 2006 Jamie Tworkowski wrote a story called “To Write Love on Her Arms”, about helping a friend through her struggle with drug addiction, depression, and self-injury. The piece was so hauntingly beautiful that it quickly went viral, giving birth to a non-profit organization of the same name. Now, To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA) is an internationally recognized leader in suicide prevention and a source of hope, encouragement, and support for people worldwide. If You Feel Too Much is a celebration of hope, wonder, and what it means to be human. From personal stories of struggling on days most people celebrate to words of strength and encouragement in moments of loss, the essays in this audiobook invite listeners to believe that it’s okay to admit to pain and okay to ask for help. If You Feel Too Much is an important book from one of this generation’s most important voices.

©2015 Jamie Tworkowski (P)2015 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

"I’ve heard countless stories from people who were hurting, lonely, confused, and even suicidal - they were able to find a toehold in Jamie's words. They love him because he accepted them as they were, told them they didn’t have to act, and let them know their story contributed to the beauty." (from the foreword by Donald Miller, New York Times best-selling author of Blue Like Jazz)

"It's rare that I'm truly inspired by what life brings to my front door. Meeting Jamie was one of these rare moments. He has the biggest heart and when he says the words 'You matter,' you believe him." (Alex Morgan, US Women's National Soccer Team)

"Jamie loves people unlike anyone I’ve ever met. He is also a humble guy and a faithful friend. He’s the one who has offered to come on my darkest day, to cry with me, and on my best day to celebrate. His brand of love is one without judgment, boundaries or pretense. This book gives you a wonderful glimpse at Jamie’s beautiful heart. You’re in for a treat." (Bob Goff, New York Times best-selling author of Love Does)

When did he say the next book will be out?

This is one of the most unique, thoughtful, understanding compassionate things I have ever heard!! BTW, I listen to music or TV or you or them 24/7 UNLESS I STFU AND DO WHAT "THEY" SAY!!! Let's SHOW them OUR POWER!!! #MakeChesterProud

Dear Jamie,

Thanks for your rare, real & true emotions in this book. Having found TWLOHA during my teen years where darkness surrounded me, I found light & hope to push forward. This is a book of stories, hope, light & dark, with Jamie’s steady, & calm voice this book is understood how it’s meant to be.

BE CAREFUL, THIS CAN CAUSE "TRIGGERS"

This was an amazing book/stories of ALL things That came about with To Write Love On Her Arms.... Great STORIES OF how Jamie spent Years of his life to start this organization without KNOWING THAT HE WAS STARTING ANYTHING, other than to help a Stranger/Friend of a Friend out in her time of need .. Not Only does he continue to help others with their personal mental health, but he is along for the ride, dealing with his own issues as well... Jamie doesn't JUST TELL A STORY, but he gives multiple stories, REAL LIFE issues, and that WE ALL NEED OTHER PEOPLE, HIS words "quotes" can truly HIT 2 the HEART!
**💥💥MY WARNING is.... YOU need to be at a place in your own life to get thru this book, as it can cause tons of triggers, ESPECIALLY IF YOU DON'T KEEP READING/LISTENING... SOME OF THE CONTENT CAN HIT 2 CLOSE 2 THE HEART, AND IF YOU DON'T LISTEN TO ALL OF THE STORIES THROUGH OUT... YOU CAN DEFINITELY FIND YOURSELF IN A DARK PLACE... Myself, in recovery, From Dual-Diagnosis, Substance abuse and mental health (+10 years) I found myself at a point of relapse, going back to places within me to feel the NEED/WANT to self- harm.... AGAIN, THIS IS AN AMAZING job, but YOU have to be prepared for hearing things, and be at a place in your life to where you are able to deal.... Unfortunately, 3rd time reading/listening, I wasn't able to get through some of the book, due to the circumstances I was in at the time... OVERALL, ASTONISHING READ!! I fully support TWLOHA, and ALL they do!!
** EVERYONE'S STORY IS IMPORTANT!!💥💥

love it!

I absolutely loved listening to this book. I would recommend this book to any and all.

This book is a gift.

This book is a treasure. I hope it finds it way to every person on this Earth. Thank you Jamie.

Real. Raw. Life changing.

This book brought me on a journey. I read it a few years back and I come back to it from time to time. I find comfort in Jamie’s words and hope in his stories.

amazing

honest. inspiring. bold. If You Feel Too Much surprised me, made me think, and gave me hope and motivation i really needed at this time in my life. you gotta read this book.

I needed this

I know what it is like to feel too much. I know crippling sadness. Jamie encouraged me to keep living & hoping despite my sadness. You are not alone. If you too feel deeply then listen to this book, it's worth your time.

felt like my own story was being told!

this had me feeling so many emotions. I felt each pain being expressed. I feel hopeful now

Wow.

Thank you. Thanks for writing this, Jamie.

I’m going to listen to this maybe twice a year.