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Getting Better

Life Lessons on Going Under, Getting Over It, and Getting Through It

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Getting Better

By: Michael Rosen
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In our lives, terrible things may happen. Michael Rosen has grieved the loss of a child, lived with debilitating chronic illness, and faced death itself when seriously unwell in hospital. In spite of this he has survived, and has even learned to find joy in life in the aftermath of tragedy.

In Getting Better, he shares his story and the lessons he has learned along the way. Exploring the roles that trauma and grief have played in his own life, Michael investigates the road to recovery, asking how we can find it within ourselves to live well again after - or even during - the darkest times of our lives. Moving and insightful, Getting Better is an essential companion for anyone who has loved and lost, or struggled and survived.

©2023 Michael Rosen (P)2023 Penguin Audio Grief & Loss Mental Health Personal Development Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders Psychology & Mental Health Health Heartfelt Inspiring Feel-Good
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I expected this book to be about Michael’s recovery from Covid. It was so much more than that. I’ve re-listened to several chapters as I’ve gone along, I’ve enjoyed it so much I’m going to start from the beginning and listened to it all over again.

So much more than I expected

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Wonderful Michael Rosen is full of humanity and wisdom. A book for all to offer hope.

I Feel Better

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This was honestly written with a wealth of life experience behind it. I found this comforting and enlightening.

The sincerity of the text and the author

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Even though some of Mr Rosen’s experiences are familiar, others are peculiar to him. His way of speaking is simple, as though he were speaking to a child. This grated with me toward the end. I found the last couple of chapters dragged a bit, even though I am always fascinated by writers speaking about their craft.

The chapter about Eddie was particularly touching, since I have also lost a child. I read ‘The Sad Book’ a few years ago, and that moved me even more.

I love the title of this volume, ‘Getting better’. The book could have been entitled “surviving”. It is all about getting through life.

Thank you Me Rosen for your sunny outlook.

Relevant subject matter and very clear diction

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Michael never disappoints, a fabulous book with beautiful messages to strengthen the spirit. Even better listening to him read it x

The amazing Michael Rosen

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