There are several scenes, filled with emotion and tension and I dont doubt that they would eevoke strong feelings from the author, but when you can hear Sandersons emotion behind Evies words it tugs at the heart more and gives the scene an extra depth. Bourne has done a fantastic job of writing this book, and Charlie Sanderson has done an amazing job at bring Evie's story to life. If you are going to read this book, or perhaps you have already read it once and thinking of a second read, I'd seriously recommend giving the audible version a go. The book gives a really good insight into the complexities of mental illnesses, and can be recommended both for people who have an illness themselves, and for their family and friends. How difficult it is to explain that _knowing_ this and that is irrational doesn't make it any easier to deal with. Seeing the pain you cause your loved ones, just being near them, so you try to protect them from yourself. How it limits your experiences, alienating you from the things 'everyone' go through. How exhausting it is to fight, fight, fight every day, just to do the things others do as easily as breathing. The pretending to be better when those around you think you _should_ be better - cause hey! They've been so understanding, right.

The not knowing what is you, what is your illness and what is your mefications. Being afraid of what people would think if they really knew you.

The wanting to be normal, thinking you're weak, thinking you're a bad person, despising yourself. I loved this book because it explains exactly what it is like to have a mental illness.

Am i normal yet book