My Age of Anxiety
My Age of Anxiety
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Brief
640
Novel • Fiction
2010s
2014
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
My Age of Anxiety by Scott Stossel is a nonfiction book detailing the author's personal struggles with anxiety and exploring the history of the condition through science, philosophy, and literature. Stossel describes anxiety's presence throughout history and its modern prevalence, touching on various treatments including medication and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Sensitive topics include drug and alcohol use as coping mechanisms.
Informative
Emotional
Challenging
Contemplative
Unnerving
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Scott Stossel's My Age of Anxiety offers a compelling blend of personal memoir and historical overview, detailing the pervasive impact of anxiety. Critics praise its thorough research and candid narrative, though some find the extensive historical sections detract from the personal narrative's emotional depth. Overall, it provides an insightful look into the complexities of anxiety.
Who Should Read My Age of Anxiety?
Readers who appreciate My Age of Anxiety by Scott Stossel often have an interest in psychological memoirs and self-help narratives blended with historical analysis. They might also enjoy titles such as An Unquiet Mind by Kay Redfield Jamison or The Noonday Demon by Andrew Solomon, which offer similarly deep dives into mental health issues.
8,364 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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640
Novel • Fiction
2010s
2014
Adult
18+ years
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