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Cheer Up Love

Adventures in Depression with the Crab of Hate

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Susan Calman is a well-known comedian and writer who has appeared on countless radio and television programmes. Her solo stand up show, Susan Calman Is Convicted, was broadcast on BBC Radio 4 and dealt with subjects like the death penalty, appearance and depression.

The reaction to the show she wrote about mental health was so positive that she wanted to expand on the show and write a more detailed account of surviving when you're the world's most negative person.

The Crab of Hate is the personification of Calman's depression and her version of the notorious Black Dog. A constant companion in her life, the Crab has provided her with the best and very worst of times.

This is a very personal memoir of how, after many years and with a lot of help and talking, she has embraced her dark side and realised that she can be the most joyous sad person you'll ever meet.

Cheer Up Love is funny, poignant and (hopefully) informative. It's always good to talk.

©2016 Susan Calman (P)2016 Hodder & Stoughton Biographies & Memoirs Mental Health Mood Disorders Personal Development Psychology & Mental Health Funny Health Comedy Inspiring Feel-Good Heartfelt Thought-Provoking Witty

Critic reviews

"Heartbreaking and heart-warming: unmissable." (Damian Barr, Metro)
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Calman is clever, cunning and devious - she's snuck so much sage advice and comfort into every cranny of this book that while I was chuckling away listening to this very funny book about her life, with every chapter I was also reassured beyond measure about what goes on mine and my family's and loved ones' heads.

Her narration is brilliant too, warm and confiding.

Thank god for this audiobook! Don't hesitate to download and listen!

Thank god for Susan Calman and this book!! Just excellent!

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Susan's knowledge and experience with depression, coupled with her warmth and humour makes this a great book. I have people in my life with depression and this book has really helped me understand them. However if you don't suffer yourself or know anyone with depression it's still a great book. Thoroughly recommended

A great listen

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I have absolutely loved listening to this book.
it's honest, funny and very helpful. #Susanisawsome

wonderfully honest

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It’s reassuring to have someone say it as it is about depression and also be able to make you laugh!

Loved it

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Susan is open about how she feels, and deals, about depression. This book will have you laughing one moment, and in deep thought the next. Excellent!

Very funny, and even more important!

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