Book of Knowing and The Book of Overt..., Gwendoline Smith
Book of Knowing and The Book of Overt..., Gwendoline Smith
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Book of Knowing and The Book of Overthinking
Dr. Know's Guide to Untangling Your Brain

Author: Gwendoline Smith

Narrator: Liza Seneca

Unabridged: 4 hr 13 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/10/2022


Synopsis

A collection of the works of Dr. Know that provides a little guide to your big feelings.
Clinical psychologist Dr. Gwendoline Smith (AKA Dr. Know) provides an informative and accessible guide to understand and manage your feelings. The Book of Knowing contextualizes the basics of cognitive behavioral therapy for anyone new to these concepts. 

In The Book of Overthinking, Dr. Know expands on the topics of overthinking, ruminating, and worrying — common symptoms of anxiety. By using her clear advice and tangible examples, you'll find powerful strategies for addressing these issues in your life. 

About The Author

Gwendoline Smith is a clinical psychologist, speaker, and the author of The Book of Knowing, Depression Explained and Sharing the Load. She dispenses mental health advice online as Dr. Know. She lives in New Zealand.


Reviews

I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers. *** AUDIO BOOK VERSION *** The Book of Knowing and the Book of Overthinking is a self help duo of books to help with overthinking, calming anxieties, calming the brain and putting......more

'I cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make them think' – Socrates. ”Comparison is the thief of joy.” – Theodore Roosevelt Dr Know’s guide to untangling your brain was two books in one. I loved what this author said about the why questions and agree because from my experiences “whying” is a dead......more

Goodreads review by Dani

Honestly, I guess I thought The Book of Knowing would be different than The Book of Overthinking. I read and liked The Book of Overthinking so I'm going with the same rating for The Book of Knowing because it is so very similar. The same ideas are presented in both books, aimed at different age grou......more

Book of Knowing: Yes… but no. Other books better succeed in what she was trying to do (i.e. Unfuck Your Brain). The most helpful tip is feelings are not facts. Overall, it read like a “just think happy thoughts!!” self-help book, completely ignoring any validation for a person feeling badly, and ign......more

Goodreads review by Laura

Thank you NetGalley for providing a free copy in exchange for an honest review. This is a self-help book that seems to actually help, listening to it made me realize that I need to stop and think before I act and how to stop overthinking the little things. Dr. Smith gives recommendations and some ex......more