I’m Not as Well as I Thought I Was

An exceptional account on mental health from a true tour de force. We’re all a little messed up in our own ways, but we should all strive to be as fabulously fearless as Ruby – Fearne CottonNot only will this book make you feel less alone, it also might just change your life – Scarlett CurtisIf you buy only one book this year, make it this one. Brilliant, heartbreakingly funny and painful: I couldn’t put it down – Joanna LumleyA book about ways to find yourself, from someone who knows that she is lost. I’m glad this book exists – Neil GaimanNobody can make the serious funny and the funny serious quite like Ruby. It’s why she is so important to the mental-health debate – Alastair CampbellOne of the most powerful books of the year * The Daily Mail *An unflinchingly honest account * iNews *An open account of the benefits of therapy, particularly cognitive behavioural therapy, can only benefit readers and the book is a firm reminder that everyone can struggle * iNews *Follow Wax on the winding road on which she tries to find herself, where you’ll encounter many side-splitting laughs, the odd tear and no doubt fragments of yourself along the way * ES Magazine *There is no-one as witty, inspiring and frank as Ruby Wax when it comes to mental health - this book provides a brutally honest and thoughtful insight into Wax’s journey, including conversations with therapists and the highs and lows of fame * The Herald *

Ruby Wax is a successful comedian, TV writer and performer of over 25 years. Ruby additionally holds a Master’s degree in Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy from Oxford University, and was awarded an OBE in 2015 for her services to mental health. She is the author of books Sane New World and A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled, and has toured all over the world with the accompanying one-woman shows. Both books have reached the number one spot on The Sunday Times bestsellers list. She has 145k followers on Twitter.

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