Helps us "normals" to understand
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Although I don't personally suffer from Fibromyalgia or Chronic Fatigue, I do have family members that are afflicted.  This book is an excellent way to "part the fog" for those of us who can not relate to the wrath this illness wreaks on it's victims.  It is honest and simple, yet eloquent, and does not bog us down with medical jargon or some hidden agenda.  I feel that anybody who has a friend or loved-one living with Fibromyalgia should read this book to get first-hand insight into their lives that you may not get elsewhere.  After reading this personal account, I had a completely different understanding and appreciation for the symptoms and difficulties experienced by it's sufferers.  It is an eye-opener!
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If you, or someone you love is newly diagnosed with pancreatitis, you will find explanations, and possible answers  to address your health concerns.
This book is written in a very easy to understand format.
I feel that this book has given me an explanation, so far the doctors have not really given hardly any explanations or information to help us understand very much, so thank you Suzy for the info.
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I enjoyed reading this book. It offers much-needed new information about schizophrenia and helps solve the mystery of why people with this awful disorder deny that they are ill, something I am facing with a dear family member who I was totally baffled by. Mostly it is helping us deal with our loved one with compassion and hope instead of frustration and negativity.
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This book will help those who don't fully understand much of the common and not so common IT jargon, but are too embarrassed to ask for clarification. There is so much helpful information included, from anti-virus/anti-malware recommendations, to choosing a router. Thanks so much for breaking it down and simplifying these confusing things we call "computers"!
3370119
Simple and well explained, works in everyday life.
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As a step-parent to an ADHD kid who seems to have gone off the deep end recently, I was grasping for anything to help me understand or give me ideas to "control" his illogical behavior.  First of all I'd read some material on it and thought I understood the basic common traits from the literature during my first marriage to a man with a milder form of ADHD.  That was a long time ago, and understanding has grown so much during the past decade.  But, I thought I knew, and so I probably didn't research and devour info like a parent would who had no prior knowledge of the issue.  I have been shocked lately to learn lying and stealing are also fairly common in these kids.  So, I have been severely shaken out of my preconceived notions, and I urgently needed more info.  This book was not what I first expected.  But, I'm so glad I read it.  This book gave me some insight that would have taken me years to come by (the 4 seconds to live pattern of thinking was eye opening).  It also gave me a sense that we are not alone in this, we are not horrible parents, and others in our situation have also felt like they were absolutely about to have a nervous breakdown.  And it may get worse before it gets better, but it DOES get better.  These may not seem like much, but to someone who was feeling totally overwhelmed and helpless, this was a lifesaver.
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Normal life has become a confusing saturation of information which is dificult to understand and cope with.

Rushkoff makes a clear analysis of this new reality to guide us and help us to adapt without loosing our peace of mind.
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I think the book certainly helps by at least revealing that certain things that we may view as pretty complex, like our bad feelings, lack of willpower to start something new or confront problems, etc., are often explained by just lack of just one or two brain chemicals. Even realizing that my problem is, well, a known problem, makes it easier to deal with it. It's also very good that the book promotes ways to adjust the level of these chemicals without taking drugs. My only complaint is that some things are repeated many times for no good reason.
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Being new to the World of Diabetees, there are many things we hear, read, even assume.  It helps to have a reference like D for D to clarify terms, provide insight and generally take away some of the mystery of my Disease.
3849563
Really helped my son feel more normal for worrying so much and explained it in a way that could help him.
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Chicken Soup for the Teen Soul: Real -Life Stories by Real Teens was a little bit weirder than most books because it has a series of books.  Most books in series talk about teenagers with issues in their lives and others talk about family issues, complications with friends, another book deals with women's problems, and dealing with violent problems. This book doesn't have one main character it has many.  I think it's a good book because it helps me learn that other teens my age have problems either with their family or their friends or even their boyfriends.

I would recommend this book to teenagers and to adults. I would mostly like adults to understand that teens get as much stress as everyone does. Some parents don't get that we go through the same things that adults go through. Sometimes it's hard or use to say what's the matter with us to our family and people just don't get it. It's just a good book, and I guess everyone should read it. It helped me understand more about myself.  This is why everyone should read this book to help understand more about teenagers.
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"Neurotypicals" is the term the author uses to refer to non-Aspies.  I picked this up as research for a planned book on etiquette for Aspies and found it to be quite helpful in some regards.  (Looks like she made the same discovery I did - we Aspies don't necessarily WANT to "blend in" if the "reward" is only another deception!)  In addition, she home-schools her kids and has included many lesson plans, charts & strategies that teachers and parents may find useful.
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This book talks about the stages to getting through a break-up.  It's been helpful to me in the way that it reinforces that I'm not crazy by talking about the phases you go through after a break-up.  It talks about the "tan van" syndrome where every car that goes by that looks like the x's, you turn your head to see if it's them even if it's in an area of town you know they wouldn't be in.  I find myself doing that!  Or being in places that you went to with the x, even if it was only once, you think of them and what it was you did together there or that whole day even.  All of those things are normal, even though they're not the healthiest thoughts, they ARE normal.  That makes me feel a whole lot less nuts.

There are also coping mechanisms in this book that I'm trying to use. Although there are some funny and even odd suggestions in a couple parts of the book that I shook my head at, such as suggesting that "you don't need to love someone or even like them to have a sexual relationship right now, after all, why deprive yourself of something you could enjoy so much?"  I disagree with that but to each their own I guess.  Otherwise the book is quite helpful.
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ADD and ADHD are not respected diagnoses in some circles, and it makes it hard to be understood.  I heard about this book on TV, and bought it for my son.  He finds it has really helped him see how his diagnosis is something to build on, rather than collapse under.  Recommend it for young adults and adults who want to understand themselves a little better, and those around them who have ADD/ADHD.
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Greenberg does a wonderful job of explaining bipolar disorder in children. She does so with understanding, respect and encouragement for the parents, which we don't normally see in these kinds of books. Very helpful. I refer to it often.
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Sometimes you look at something without understanding why you do or don't like it. This book helps that understanding. Its not the easiest book to read and make sense of - but once you start, you'll want to read and re-read until it makes sense. If its for you, it will open you eyes - what you see is up to you.
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My partner is not diagnosed but after reading this book i am inspired to talk to him and get a diagnosis. The examples in this book actually happened in my relationship and i am now sure this is what we are facing. It offers all aspects of daily life from dealing with those embarrassing social events to intimate relationship problems. It lays it on the table and points out your options - stay or go. These partners are good people and deserve understanding and even though some days are hard to get through this book offers great ways to deal with those issues and i think will save us. Worth a read if your struggling.