A review by dreamofbookspines
Live Through This: On Creativity and Self-Destruction by Sabrina Chap
4.0
I'm really enjoying the great variety of perspectives and styles that are included in this. Yes, some of it is heart-wrenching to read, because I can relate or because it's just tough stuff that hits my heart. It's not necessarily as inspiring, as say, Tiny Beautiful Things, but I think it's also a slightly different genre: Live Through This is more about musing on why creativity and self-destruction go together so often, particularly for women. On the other hand, Tiny Beautiful Things was more about inspiration and hope even when tough stuff happens. I do think the books are related though, just not identical.
I had major issues with the chapter by Bonfire Madigan Shive; the idea of medication avoidance is a dangerous one (saying this as someone who is diagnosed with anxiety disorder and ED-NOS). Other than that chapter, I think this book is highly valuable resource for women who write and struggle with mental illness or similar issues.
I had major issues with the chapter by Bonfire Madigan Shive; the idea of medication avoidance is a dangerous one (saying this as someone who is diagnosed with anxiety disorder and ED-NOS). Other than that chapter, I think this book is highly valuable resource for women who write and struggle with mental illness or similar issues.