Helpful Score: 6
I've been depressed before, so it's not that I can't relate. It's just that I got the sense that she enjoyed her struggle a bit too much at times, that perhaps she enjoyed the attention. I mentioned this to my daughter who recommended the book and she disagreed with me, so that's just my opinion obviously. But I found that opinion somewhat distracting. I have not seen the movie and do at some point want to watch it. I did find most of the book worth the time and interesting for those who cannot understand those who are depressed, but that little bit of dramatic woe is me angst bothered me.
Helpful Score: 3
I was hoping this would end triumphantly. The truth is, depression is a lifelong battle for most who suffer from it, and she describes it perfectly. I wanted to feel good after finishing this book. I don't, but still, it was very well written.
Helpful Score: 3
I did enjoy this book, however the author repeatedly denies alcohol/drug abuse/addiction throughout, and that is simply not the case, she is stoned, drunk or otherwise messed up ALL of the time! I truly believe that she needed to stop intellectualizing EVERY single thing, drop the resentments and accept some happiness in her life. But then all addicts believe that the world revolves around them.... Although I found this author's self-indulgence annoying most of the time, it is still worth the read, and her newer book, More, Now, Again is much better.
Helpful Score: 3
Elizabeth Wurtzel is a pretentious writer who wants you to FEEL SORRY FOR HER because she is a pretty white college girl and she is saaaad.
Helpful Score: 2
This gives you a serious look at how depression affects a life, and how drugs and alcohol always seem to get involved to cover up the pain.
