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A New Story About Anxiety
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking for a deeply personal exploration of anxiety that combines memoir, research, and practical advice. Sarah Wilson offers a compassionate, insightful perspective that encourages readers to view anxiety as a catalyst for personal growth and a more meaningful life.
The world's foremost writer on the dangers of sugar discovers the hidden value and advantages of being an anxious person.
The world's foremost writer on the dangers of sugar discovers the hidden value and advantages of being an anxious person.
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In first, we make the beast beautiful, Sarah Wilson takes readers on an intimate, poetic journey through her personal experiences with anxiety. As a bestselling author and entrepreneur who has impacted over 1.2 million people globally with her work on quitting sugar, Sarah brings her relentless curiosity and keen investigative skills to one of her lifelong companions—anxiety. This book is not just a memoir but a comprehensive exploration of the roots, triggers, and treatments of anxiety, diving deep into both scientific research and spiritual ideologies.
Rather than viewing anxiety as a frightening, debilitating affliction, Sarah reimagines it as a powerful force that can lead to profound personal growth. This book is a tapestry woven with threads of her own life, insightful interviews with fellow sufferers, mental health experts, philosophers, and even the Dalai Lama. Through these diverse perspectives, she dismantles the conventional views of anxiety, offering a refreshing and empowering outlook.
Professor Patrick McGorry AO MD PhD FRCP FRANZCP FAA FASSA, the 2010 Australian of the Year, describes the book as "...at once a nomadic journey, a cri de coeur and a compendium of hard-won wisdom ..." This reflects the book’s unique blend of practical advice and deep philosophical insights. Sarah challenges the notion that anxiety must be medicated into submission, presenting it instead as a spiritual quest that helps us discern what truly matters in life.
Through her lyrical prose, Sarah conveys a sense of both vulnerability and triumph, making first, we make the beast beautiful a beacon of hope and a manifesto for appreciating the full spectrum of human emotions. This book will inspire the millions of people worldwide suffering from anxiety to not just manage their conditions but to see the beauty and potential for growth that lies within it.
Practical and poetic, wise and funny, this is a small book with a big heart. It will encourage the myriad sufferers of the world's most common mental illness to feel not just better about their condition, but delighted by the possibilities it offers for a richer, fuller life.
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First, We Make the Beast Beautiful by Sarah Wilson has received positive reviews for its raw and honest exploration of anxiety. Readers appreciate Wilson's conversational tone and insightful reflections, making the subject approachable and relatable. Her blend of personal anecdotes and practical advice has resonated well, providing comfort and understanding to those experiencing similar struggles.
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ISBN: 9781743535868
Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 28 February 2017
Country: Australia
Imprint: Macmillan Australia
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 29.0mm
Width: 156.0mm
Height: 210.0mm
Weight: 444g
Pages: 320
About the Author
Sarah Wilson is a New York Times bestselling author and entrepreneur. Her career as a journalist spanned 20 years, across television, radio, magazines, newspapers and online. She's the former editor of Cosmopolitan magazine and was the host of the first series of MasterChef Australia, the highest-rating show in Australian history. Sarah is the author of the international bestsellers I Quit Sugar, I Quit Sugar For Life and Simplicious and is director and founder of IQuitSugar.com. Her 8-Week Program has seen more than 1.2 million people quit sugar worldwide. Sarah blogs on philosophy, anxiety, minimalism, toxin-free living and anti-consumerism at sarahwilson.com, lives in Sydney, rides a bike everywhere, is a compulsive hiker and is eternally curious.
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