About the book
Discover the inspiring, Sunday Times bestselling guide to navigating the unique pressures and anxieties of life today, from the award-winning Good Influence podcaster and MQ Mental Health ambassador
'This book will help a lot of people feel understood and less alone.' Matt Haig, author of Reasons to Stay Alive
‘A must-read’ ***** Reader review
‘An honest and relatable read, which has made the topic of mental health accessible…Will be gifting my friends a copy’ ***** Reader review
Why do I feel so overwhelmed? Is everyone else achieving more than me? Why did I say that embarrassing thing? What can I do to actually make a difference?
Am I the only one who feels this way?
In Why Am I Like This?, award-winning podcaster Gemma Styles captures the voice of her generation, giving words to those feelings so many of us struggle to explain.
Drawing on her own experience with mental health issues and neurodivergence, Gemma paints a picture of mental health in the digital age, including her own journey and ADHD diagnosis, to highlight the ways in which mental health is often overlooked or trivialized.
Featuring the insight of experts and the latest research, Gemma shows that by being curious and compassionate, we can start to feel more hopeful, connected and at peace with ourselves.
Thought-provoking and heartening, this book is for anyone who feels overwhelmed, less than, or that they don't belong.
Praise for Why Am I Like This?:
‘Authentic and relatable, Gemma demystifies mental health and helps us feel less alone in our daily struggles.’ Bryony Gordon, author of Mad Woman
‘An honest and reassuring take on mental health… I feel enlightened and better for reading it.’ Dawn O'Porter, author of Honey Bee
'A warm, compassionate and digestible account of why our imperfect brains sometimes struggle with the demands of modern life.' Sunday Times
‘Insightful and healing’ ***** Reader review
‘Hard to put down…. Thank you Gemma for this amazing book. Highly recommended’ ***** Reader review
‘Informative and comforting’ ***** Reader review
Editions of Why Am I Like This?
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780857505095
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781804992708
- EBook
- ISBN 9781529912371
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781529919004
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Discover the inspiring, Sunday Times bestselling guide to navigating the unique pressures and anxieties of life today, from the award-winning Good Influence podcaster and MQ Mental Health ambassador
'This book will help a lot of people feel understood and less alone.' Matt Haig, author of Reasons to Stay Alive
‘A must-read’ ***** Reader review
‘An honest and relatable read, which has made the topic of mental health accessible…Will be gifting my friends a copy’ ***** Reader review
Why do I feel so overwhelmed? Is everyone else achieving more than me? Why did I say that embarrassing thing? What can I do to actually make a difference?
Am I the only one who feels this way?
In Why Am I Like This?, award-winning podcaster Gemma Styles captures the voice of her generation, giving words to those feelings so many of us struggle to explain.
Drawing on her own experience with mental health issues and neurodivergence, Gemma paints a picture of mental health in the digital age, including her own journey and ADHD diagnosis, to highlight the ways in which mental health is often overlooked or trivialized.
Featuring the insight of experts and the latest research, Gemma shows that by being curious and compassionate, we can start to feel more hopeful, connected and at peace with ourselves.
Thought-provoking and heartening, this book is for anyone who feels overwhelmed, less than, or that they don't belong.
Praise for Why Am I Like This?:
‘Authentic and relatable, Gemma demystifies mental health and helps us feel less alone in our daily struggles.’ Bryony Gordon, author of Mad Woman
‘An honest and reassuring take on mental health… I feel enlightened and better for reading it.’ Dawn O'Porter, author of Honey Bee
'A warm, compassionate and digestible account of why our imperfect brains sometimes struggle with the demands of modern life.' Sunday Times
‘Insightful and healing’ ***** Reader review
‘Hard to put down…. Thank you Gemma for this amazing book. Highly recommended’ ***** Reader review
‘Informative and comforting’ ***** Reader review
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Why Am I Like This? about?
Discover the inspiring, Sunday Times bestselling guide to navigating the unique pressures and anxieties of life today, from the award-winning Good Influence podcaster and MQ Mental Health ambassador
'This book will help a lot of people feel understood and less alone.' Matt Haig, author of Reasons to Stay Alive
‘A must-read’ ***** Reader review
‘An honest and relatable read, which has made the topic of mental health accessible…Will be gifting my friends a copy’ ***** Reader review
Why do I feel so overwhelmed? Is everyone else achieving more than me? Why did I say that embarrassing thing? What can I do to actually make a difference?
Am I the only one who feels this way?
In Why Am I Like This?, award-winning podcaster Gemma Styles captures the voice of her generation, giving words to those feelings so many of us struggle to explain.
Drawing on her own experience with mental health issues and neurodivergence, Gemma paints a picture of mental health in the digital age, including her own journey and ADHD diagnosis, to highlight the ways in which mental health is often overlooked or trivialized.
Featuring the insight of experts and the latest research, Gemma shows that by being curious and compassionate, we can start to feel more hopeful, connected and at peace with ourselves.
Thought-provoking and heartening, this book is for anyone who feels overwhelmed, less than, or that they don't belong.
Praise for Why Am I Like This?:
‘Authentic and relatable, Gemma demystifies mental health and helps us feel less alone in our daily struggles.’ Bryony Gordon, author of Mad Woman
‘An honest and reassuring take on mental health… I feel enlightened and better for reading it.’ Dawn O'Porter, author of Honey Bee
'A warm, compassionate and digestible account of why our imperfect brains sometimes struggle with the demands of modern life.' Sunday Times
‘Insightful and healing’ ***** Reader review
‘Hard to put down…. Thank you Gemma for this amazing book. Highly recommended’ ***** Reader review
‘Informative and comforting’ ***** Reader review
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Why Am I Like This??
Health, Relationships and Personal development > Family and health > Coping with / advice about personal, social and health topics > Coping with / advice about mental health issues or topics
Where can I read a sample of Why Am I Like This??
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780857505095
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Why Am I Like This??
Gemma Styles
Who is the Publisher of the book Why Am I Like This??
Transworld
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Why Am I Like This? is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780857505095) and paperback(ISBN 9781804992708) and ebook(ISBN 9781529912371) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781529919004)
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