Things You Think About When You Bite ..., Amalia Andrade
Things You Think About When You Bite ..., Amalia Andrade
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Things You Think About When You Bite Your Nails
A Fear and Anxiety Workbook

Author: Amalia Andrade, Isabella Corletto

Narrator: Rebecca Mozo

Unabridged: 2 hr 6 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 10/06/2020

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

A funny and wise guide and workbook for conquering fears, from the existential to the everyday, and defeating the monster those fears can become: anxiety

This is an audiobook about fear. About how it works, how it takes hold over us, and how it dogs us from childhood (the monsters under the bed) to adulthood (careers, relationships, accidentally sending that risky text to the wrong person--all the things that make us want to bite our nails). But this is also a book about that monster our fear can warp into when it grows too powerful, a phenomenon we are all too familiar with and that more and more of us are struggling against: anxiety.

Author and illustrator Amalia Andrade had her own battle with anxiety, and not only did she make it out the other side, she learned sometimes it's the very thing that almost sinks you that can save you. Through the lessons, exercises, and often hilarious personal stories Amalia shares in these pages, together you will learn how to make those feelings your friends and turn your fears into superpowers.

*This audiobook includes a PDF Survival Kit with illustrations and anti-fear exercises.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Alejandra on April 02, 2018

Me gustan los libros de Amalia Andrade porque las cosas más difíciles que pienso sobre las enfermedades mentales y otros trastornos los hace ver tan sencillos y entendibles. La ansiedad y los ataques de pánico son tan comunes pero a la vez tan invisibilizados, suceden, nos pasan y qué mejor que ente......more

Goodreads review by Alejandra on November 06, 2017

El último libro de Amalia Andrade es tenebroso, lleno de monstruos, unos chistosos, otros no tanto. Aparte de parecerme un libro bonito y lleno de “garabatos” muy bacanos, Amalia nos cuenta un poquito de su historia personal, nos explica lo que hay detrás de muchos miedos y nos anima a enfrentarlos c......more

Goodreads review by Yi on March 06, 2018

He quedado sorprendida con todo lo que este libro ha generado en mí. Estaba pensando qué puntaje le pondría finalmente, pero la verdad es que cuando un libro te transmite tanto simplemente hay que puntuar con el corazón lector.......more

Goodreads review by Esteban on December 12, 2017

El estilo de Amalia ya es marca registrada. Un libro sincero, divertido, muy personal, pero con un mensaje universal y que llegó a mi en el momento justo.......more

Goodreads review by Carolina on December 07, 2017

Es el primer libro que leo de la autora. Lo primero que me llamó la atención de este libro fue la portada. Desde que tengo memoria me muerdo las uñas y mis dientes son testigos de esa fea manía. Aparte soy la persona más miedosa del mundo, me dan miedo las cosas normales como vivir jaja. Encontré co......more


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Praise for Things You Think About When You Bite Your Nails

“Available in English and Spanish, this is a beautifully illustrated workbook about fear—how it works, how it develops from childhood, and how it can morph into adult anxiety. Mari Andrew calls it funny and compassionate, ‘a must-have companion that reminds us how much power we actually have over our own lives.’”
—Book Riot

Things You Think About When You Bite Your Nails is a tender and witty examination of fear, in which Amalia Andrade shows us that fear is as universal and useful a teacher as heartbreak. She gives us an empowering opportunity to be observers of our own anxieties, and therefore become better caretakers of them. By the end of this funny, compassionate, and interactive deep-dive into the things that scare us, I was ready to ask my fears to dance! During an era when the unknown future seems especially frightening, this book is a must-have companion that reminds us how much power we actually have over our own lives.”
—Mari Andrew, author of Am I There Yet? and My Inner Sky  
 
“Relatable and comforting and challenging all at once. Don’t be afraid to read this book.”
—Jenny Lawson, author of Furiously Happy

“Amalia Andrade is back with another book packed full of kind-hearted, relatable, slightly manic, pop-culture-infused personal insight, and reflective prompts. Deeply human, this book on fear and anxiety has already touched many like-minded souls and is sure to continue its impact with this English translation.”
—Adam J. Kurtz, artist and author of 1 Page at a Time

Things You Think About When You Bite Your Nails is a comforting, humorous, and unique endeavor into demystifying fear. Amalia Andrade so cleverly explores universal truths behind anxiety, while making room for the reader's own terrifying thoughts.”  
—Jordan Sondler, author of Feel It Out

“As a fellow artist, I can certainly say that I hate Amalia. I’m deeply envious of her vulnerability, and her clever ability to make me confront my own fears and traumas, all while making me laugh. Can you believe the nerve?! If you’re interested in rediscovering yourself, or just laughing hard, please read this book and hate love her along with me.”
—Timothy Goodman, author of Sharpie Art Workshop
 
“This book is a comprehensive toolkit wrapped up in a soft warm blanket. It gives you the courage to fight your darkest fears, and it offers you the comfort to quieten your loudest anxieties. It is a safe and supportive space that will encourage you to live a fear free life. Most of all, this book succeeds where most self-help books fail, it actually helps.”
—Lee Crutchley, author of How to Be Happy (Or at Least Less Sad)