Review: Poignant advice - Words of wisdom.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 8, 2014
I'm Not Perfect and it's Okay - While reading this book I felt like I was taking in words of wisdom from someone who actually knows how it feels to suffer from depression. As I read through the practical and well delivered advice by Dolores Ayotte I knew instantly she was writing and advising from her heart. As a woman who has suffered from depression myself in the past I could truly relate to this book on so many levels. From feeling so low you cannot get out of bed, to climbing out of bed and starting on a journey of self-help and discovery.Dolores makes a very wise points when she says "it takes a lifetime to master the art of living wisely, and it must be learned one step at a time." This quote has remained with me for this reason, while on my own healing journey a few years ago, I had to rediscover myself all over again. I looked in the mirror and truly saw myself as I truly was, this is advice Dolores imparts and believe me it is not easy to truly look at yourself and see deep into your own soul. But it is cathartic in that you strip away all the layers that you have built up over the years and refused to penetrate for fear of what you may find. Dolores book is a must read for anyone who has experienced any kind of depression. She has been there and offers wisdom that can only be learned and shared with others by someone who has gone through it and come out the other end.Another very important point: "Learn to love yourself" this is so true because in order to love others you need to love and respect yourself. There is so much wonderful advice in this book which I believe would be so beneficial to many. Well done to the author for delivering the very words of wisdom not often found but needed in other books. It's all here in a nutshell.