I was unaware of If You Feel Too Much’s interesting format before I began reading. At first, I was a little confused, assuming it was almost supposed to be a day-by-day sort of thing, but upon further reading, I realized that the book is mostly a compilation of posts on a blog. I love to read blogs, so this book was perfect for me. I liked the way Jamie articulated his thoughts and feelings so well, even in short little bits of text.

While reading this book I found myself writing down little quotes and page numbers to go back to later. I felt the urge to underline and highlight. I wanted to share all of the wisdom and love that abounded within the covers of this little book. I stopped myself from marking the book up so I can pass it along to someone else to enjoy, but I may just have to buy a copy for my own personal use.

This book is quite powerful, and I know that even if I were not aware of the organization “To Write Love On Her Arms” before I read it, this book would make me go right to the website and look into what it is all about. I have struggled with depression and other issues, and this book really inspired me in many ways. I have no doubt it can do the same for other readers.

Content Analysis:

Profanity/Language:  1 religious exclamation; 7 scatological words; 2 F-Word derivatives.

Violence/Gore:  A person is mentioned to die in a car crash.

Sex/Nudity:  Porn is mentioned as a coping mechanism; a woman is pregnant and unmarried; sexual abuse is referred to.

Mature Subject Matter:

Cancer, self-harm, suicide, death, depression, pregnancy out of wedlock, personal crisis.

Alcohol / Drug Use:

Coke, pot, pills, and alcohol mentioned as a woman’s coping mechanisms; an adult smokes cigarettes; a drug overdose is mentioned.