marializzbee's review
5.0
I got this book from the library and I need to get my own copy! I've read a lot of books about different forms of Buddhism and this is the first to directly address practicing with and for a mental illness. As someone who struggles with depression, the author Philip Martin recognizes that being depressed is a different outlook than most people coming to Buddhism. He offers guided meditations for recognizing depression and using its symptoms for a better Buddhist practice. Overall, I will refer to this book again and again because it's unique and helpful for anyone interested in Buddhism but struggles with mental illness.
maebinnig's review
4.0
3.5. Parts of it were so insightful I wanted to give it a 5, but other parts were so generic or nonsensical that I wanted to give it a 3.
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