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theinstabookworm's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Gut-wrenching. đź’”
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The healthcare system failed Naomi.
Not only was she a talented performer, but she was also so smart and knowledgeable about neuroscience. It was gut-wrenching to read about everything she went through and then read about her being so hopeful for the future at the end of the book, knowing how her life continued to play out and the constant battle she faced until she died by suicide in 2022. She was resilient until she simply couldn't fight anymore.
Knowing now that there was a suicide in every generation of her family and that she is now included in that hurts my heart. She says in the book that she experienced suicidal thoughts in 2013 and shot firearms in the woods, and the foreshadowing of that to the way she died in 2022 was deeply saddening.
I'm glad she had good friends, and I loved reading about their sisterhood. I also loved the Judd Family Powwow Rules she and her family came up with "to make [their] time together better."
May she rest in peace.
Please note that there are lots of medication references in this book. Remember to consult your doctor and don't take advice from a book about someone else's experiences.
If you or someone you know is struggling and needs support, please reach out. Here are some resources:
BetterHelp: betterhelp.com
Talk Suicide Canada: 1-833-456-4566
Help for Wellness Hotline for First Nations, Inuit, and MĂ©tis Peoples: 1-855-242-3310 (CAN)
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Callor text 988 (USA)
Crisis Text Line: Text 686868 (CAN), 741741 (USA), 85258 (UK), or 50808 (Ireland)
The healthcare system failed Naomi.
Not only was she a talented performer, but she was also so smart and knowledgeable about neuroscience. It was gut-wrenching to read about everything she went through and then read about her being so hopeful for the future at the end of the book, knowing how her life continued to play out and the constant battle she faced until she died by suicide in 2022. She was resilient until she simply couldn't fight anymore.
Knowing now that there was a suicide in every generation of her family and that she is now included in that hurts my heart. She says in the book that she experienced suicidal thoughts in 2013 and shot firearms in the woods, and the foreshadowing of that to the way she died in 2022 was deeply saddening.
I'm glad she had good friends, and I loved reading about their sisterhood. I also loved the Judd Family Powwow Rules she and her family came up with "to make [their] time together better."
May she rest in peace.
Please note that there are lots of medication references in this book. Remember to consult your doctor and don't take advice from a book about someone else's experiences.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Cancer, Child death, Death, Drug abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Murder
thuglibrarian's review against another edition
3.0
Quick read about Naomi's struggle with crippling anxiety and depression, which was deemed Treatment Resistant. Ms Judd is very honest and courageous about her journey and puts a public face on mental illness, which she hopes will help others.
lovegirl30's review against another edition
4.0
As someone who has suffered from severe depression at points in my life. This book was very healing in some ways.
When you are a celebrity talking about mental illness isn't pretty. Being an advocate for mental health is not an easy task. Every now and then people like Carrie Fisher and Naomi Judd come out of the woodwork and teach us that even when your life looks amazing, you might be struggling and fighting about no one can see.
This book is truly not for the weak or faint of heart. Judd brings us along for the horrific journey that is crippling anxiety, and serve depression. She lays it out honestly and packs a punch. She is realistic and at times creates some unflattering realities of the medical staff in the United States. Mental health has a stigma attached to it. Which seems doctors are even susceptible to. These "invisible" illnesses are often not given merit.
After Naomi had gone on a tour with Wynonna, she fell into a spiral of depression, panic attacks, and debilitating depression. It came from nowhere. She had just completed a successful tour in 2010-2011. She was a Grammy-winning superstar. At that moment though she believed she had every reason for ending her life. That is what depression does. You can be on top of the world but when the switch flips nothing seems worth it. Naomi would spend the next two years in psychiatric hospitals, trying meds, undergoing therapy and treatments.
In River Of Time, Naomi is very honest and courageous. She crushes the stigma and puts a call out for better treatment of depression. This is a great read for anyone who is struggling or enjoys celebrity books.
Disclaimer-I received this book for free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. Thank you, Hachette, for sending me this book.
When you are a celebrity talking about mental illness isn't pretty. Being an advocate for mental health is not an easy task. Every now and then people like Carrie Fisher and Naomi Judd come out of the woodwork and teach us that even when your life looks amazing, you might be struggling and fighting about no one can see.
This book is truly not for the weak or faint of heart. Judd brings us along for the horrific journey that is crippling anxiety, and serve depression. She lays it out honestly and packs a punch. She is realistic and at times creates some unflattering realities of the medical staff in the United States. Mental health has a stigma attached to it. Which seems doctors are even susceptible to. These "invisible" illnesses are often not given merit.
After Naomi had gone on a tour with Wynonna, she fell into a spiral of depression, panic attacks, and debilitating depression. It came from nowhere. She had just completed a successful tour in 2010-2011. She was a Grammy-winning superstar. At that moment though she believed she had every reason for ending her life. That is what depression does. You can be on top of the world but when the switch flips nothing seems worth it. Naomi would spend the next two years in psychiatric hospitals, trying meds, undergoing therapy and treatments.
In River Of Time, Naomi is very honest and courageous. She crushes the stigma and puts a call out for better treatment of depression. This is a great read for anyone who is struggling or enjoys celebrity books.
Disclaimer-I received this book for free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. Thank you, Hachette, for sending me this book.
thuglibrarian's review against another edition
3.0
Quick read about Naomi's struggle with crippling anxiety and depression, which was deemed Treatment Resistant. Ms Judd is very honest and courageous about her journey and puts a public face on mental illness, which she hopes will help others.
wperdue92's review against another edition
4.0
Mixed emotions on this one. It made me dislike her, however I have great empathy for her truthfulness (?) of her journey with depression. I applaud her for telling her story, as so many suffer with anxiety and depression and the stigma that goes with it.
jnlundy's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
sad
slow-paced
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Medical content, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Forced institutionalization, and Grief
misscopiousreads's review against another edition
4.0
Listen, I get it. When they ask you if you want to review a book this isn’t what they mean. But, I’m 40 now and I no longer really give a turd what “they” want