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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
Narrated by: Michael Rosen
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About this listen

Brought to you by Penguin.

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 chose this title having followed Michael Rosen's journey through Covid-19. I am so glad that he has continued to write - what treasure he brings. He writes with wit, gentleness and a healthy dose of self-awareness (all too lacking in other autobiographical works!) and hearing him read it aloud is a joy.

Like a chat with a wise grandad

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This book came into my life at a time when I needed it. I'd been struggling with low mood and grief, burnout, stress and anxiety. Hearing someone else tell their story of similar issues, albeit under different circumstances, helped me to feel better and left me better able to deal with the curveballs life throws at us.
Interesting for me too, as a creative writer, was the section on writing processes.
While I'm not sure I would call this a self-help book, it has certainly helped me get back to being myself, it helped me get better.

Heartfelt, honest and ultimately uplifting, Rosen delves into some of his darkest times, and shares how he carried on.

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I have always admired Michael Rozen. I admire and feel inspired by him now I have read the book.

Touching funny and relatable

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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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