Tuesday, January 7, 2020

First Chapter First Paragraph Tuesday Intros - Maybe You Should Talk to Someone; Lori Gottlieb


Each Tuesday, Vicki, from I’d Rather Be At The Beach hosts First Chapter First Paragraph Tuesday Intros where readers post the opening paragraph(s) of a book that they are reading or plan to read.  
Houghton, Mifflin and Harcourt - 2019

Part One

Nothing is more desirable than to be released from an affliction., but nothing is more frightening than to be divested of a crutch. --- James Baldwin

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Idiots

Chart Note: John

Patient reports feeling "stressed out" and states that he is having difficulty sleeping and getting along with his wife.  Expresses annoyance with others and seeks help "managing the idiots."


What do you think pass or read more? I read most of this first chapter/case to my husband and we both thought the writing was good and very funny as well.  (So many have recommended this NF collection, that I couldn't wait to get a copy from the library).

26 comments:

  1. This does sound like it will be an entertaining read. I hope you enjoy it when you read it, Diane!

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  2. This was my favorite nonfiction book of 2019! Loved it on audio.

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  3. This book was one of my favorites of the year last year.

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    1. So many bloggers have listed it as a fave that I needed to try it as well.

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  4. One of my favorites too. I laughed and laughed and then was very touched by it. Loved the audio. Enjoy!

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  5. Not based on those, I'd pass, sounds stupid.

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  6. Sounds funny, managing the idiots! lol
    Here's my Tuesday post.Hope you're having a good week!

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  7. Oh, yes, I do want to read more. Thanks for sharing, and for visiting my blog.

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  8. I loved this book! It was a nonfiction favorite in 2019.

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    1. I figured since all of my favorite bloggers loved this book, I was missing out LOL

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  9. Sounds like it could be interesting. See what book I'm featuring at
    Girl Who Reads

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  10. I don't read much NF but with so many loving this one, I might pick it up.

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  11. Sounds interesting...keep turning the pages.

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  12. I'm curious. Will have to look at it.

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  13. Hi Diane,
    This was an excellent book. I did the audio version while knitting. Extremely worthwhile. So glad I read it.

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  14. This sounds like it could be a good one. Audio would really be good, I bet.

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  15. The subject is totally interesting and I've heard a lot of great things about this one so yes, it's on my TBR list. I hope you enjoy it!

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