Review of Psyche

Ria710 · Post by **Ria710** » 02 Jul 2021, 06:50

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Psyche" by Aidan Shingler.]

4 out of 4 stars

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Schizophrenia is generally seen as a negative thing by people and the media. However, it’s important not to make assumptions about something without fully knowing about it. Aidan Shingler has been diagnosed as being schizophrenic and as a result, he got negative labels placed upon him. Psyche: The Visionary Potential of Unusual States of Consciousness by Aidan Shingler looks at some of the experiences and visions he’s had living with schizophrenia.

I like that the author includes their personal experiences throughout the book instead of just writing facts about schizophrenia. The added personal touch made the book more interesting to read because it didn’t feel like I was reading a textbook. I also liked that the author used a conversational tone throughout the book because it made it seem like the author was talking directly to me. The writing style made it easier for me to connect with the author and understand his thoughts and feelings. Furthermore, I liked that the author included photographs with the text because it helped to visualise the book more.

There are important lessons that can be taken away from this book. For instance, it’s not okay to judge someone without knowing anything about them. In the book, Shingler gets a great opportunity to be on TV, but this was quickly taken away from him when the person he was talking to didn’t believe what he was saying. Unfortunately, the stigma surrounding mental health still exists, and so it’s important that people educate themselves on the topic.

After I finished reading the book, I wanted to learn more about schizophrenia. At only 150 pages, it was a quick read. There was nothing I disliked about the book. The book was structured really well and it was easy to read. This is one of those books that you can keep rereading and you won’t get bored.

Overall, I would rate the book 4 out of 4 stars because I enjoyed every part of it. I didn’t find any mistakes, so it is professionally edited. I would highly recommend this book to adults who just want a quick read. Even though the book is about a serious topic, the book didn’t feel like that. There were sad and funny moments in the book, so it’s something you can read when you’re feeling down. If you are interested in learning about schizophrenia, I would highly suggest you take a look at this book.

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Kim Jek · Post by **Kim Jek** » 03 Jul 2021, 13:33

I love learning new things and I will love to know more about schizophrenia. Thanks for your review.

Kavita Shah · Post by **Kavita Shah** » 03 Jul 2021, 15:35

The title and the cover is excellent. I would like to read it as it's a quick read with a new view point to schizophrenia. Thank you for a concise review!

Benaron · Post by **Benaron** » 04 Jul 2021, 22:03

Incredible. I've never read about schizophrenia from the perspective of someone who has the disorder. I would be very interested to read this and it's definitely going right to my "want to read" list.