KJK Reads

Rating: 4 Stars Themes: Non-Fiction, Self-Help, Psychology, Addiction Thoughts: I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. I loved the heartfelt dedication. This book approaches addiction and recovery in a compassionate and non-judgemental way and love that it acknowledges that addiction is a disease/illness as not enough understand this, and there’s even a paragraph for those who don’t understand it. There’s lots on overall recovery and support too and a whole chapter on making amends and one on healing and acceptance which makes it a great guide for anyone in recovery. The balance between anecdotes and facts is well done. Finally, the note from all four children at the end is touching. With thanks to North Atlantic Books and Netgalley for my advanced digital copy of this book.

Rating: 4 Stars Themes: Self-Help, Non-Fiction Thoughts: I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. As an avid reader I liked the dedication. This guide covers lots of topics from happiness from calmness and courage to romance and relationships. The anecdotes at the beginning of each chapter help readers feel less alone, especially with Daisy’s age of anxiety diagnosis being so close to my own. There are great bits of advice throughout the book such as the cures for comparison anxiety and writing & reading building anxiety before the book recommendations. I’ve found many books to try in the future although my TBR probably didn’t appreciate it. I liked the reading around the world chapter especially as I’m working on further diversifying my shelves.  With thanks to DK and Netgalley for my advanced digital copy of this book.

Rating: 4 Stars Themes: Non-Fiction, Self-Help Thoughts: I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. I love the dedication and that there is a book dedicated to unlearning patriarchal or toxic masculinity by a man to support other men. The pause and reflect bits are really impactful. Overall, the book is broken down well and the references at the end of each chapter are helpful. The devotional sections are helpful for those who are religious and it can help the book to tackle masculinity in more than one group of people.  Favourite Quote: “From the moment our mothers find out our sex in the womb, a story is created about who we are and who we will be.” With thanks to Booksirens for my advanced digital copy of this book.

Rating: 3 Stars Themes: Non-Fiction, Self-Help Thoughts: I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. This is a helpful book to evaluate my own maturity and find areas that I can work on for my own personal development. It handles the topic in a non-shaming and non-judgemental manner, even if the score found out you’re emotionally “immature”. It’s interesting to have a question then the facts on the topic and then another question. With thanks to Netgalley for my advanced digital copy of this book.

Rating: 4 Stars Themes: Non-Fiction, Japan, Self-Help, Mental Health  Thoughts: I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. I appreciated the note on the use of Japanese at the beginning as someone new to Japanese language but interested in Kokoro and having the three sections inspired by the three sacred mountains was interesting. There is a good amount of anecdotes and statistics that compliment each other well throughout the book. The Kokoro Wisdom at the end of each chapter was a sweet touch and the illustrations on the chapter pages are beautiful. I found the Kokoro work at the end of each chapter, liked the anatomy of the Kokoro at the end of the book and appreciated the provision of so many resources at the end. With thanks to Storey Publishing and Netgalley for my advanced digital copy of this book.

Rating: 3 Stars Themes: Non-Fiction, Self-Help, Psychology Thoughts: I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. I found that having a  “how to use your workbook” as well as an “Orientation and key concepts” was great for making sure readers go into this book prepared. It explains the psychology terms well in the orientation such as a window of tolerance and I liked setting intentions at the beginning. The book is broken up well with the sections and chapters and has pretty illustrations too. The book is full of great exercises with something for everyone and many exercises can be useful for those who don’t have DID as well. The mandalas at the end of each chapter are a nice touch and can be used to colour in for a little decompression activity at the end of some potentially difficult work. With thanks to North Atlantic Books and Netgalley for my advanced digital copy of this book.

Rating: 3 Stars Themes: Non-Fiction, Christmas Thoughts: I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. This is a great and fun book that covers lots of countries from around the world with a funny dedication. The quiz time at the end of each country is fun and loved the colouring sheet at the end of each country, especially the paragraph with the story behind it too. I appreciated the freebies and thing the Certificate of Twisted Achievement is a great touch for kids. With thanks to Booksirens for my advanced digital copy of this book.