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The Garden Within: Where the War with Your Emotions Ends and Your Most Powerful Life Begins
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How does Phillips use the extended metaphor of a garden to explore emotional well-being? What literary techniques does she use to emphasize this metaphor throughout the book? Does the garden metaphor resonate with you personally? Why or why not?
Phillips uses storytelling and biblical narratives to reinforce her psychological insights. What effect did this blend of narrative and exposition have on you as a reader? Explain your impressions.
How does Phillips address historical stigmas surrounding mental health, particularly within Christian and/or marginalized communities? Do you agree with her assessment? Why or why not?
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