Boy Meets Depression: Or Life Sucks and Then You Live

Author: Breel, Kevin

Color: Multicolor

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• TEN SPEED PRESS

Number Of Pages: 224

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"Kevin Breel writes and talks about things that most people don't discuss.  He has lived through darkness and now he's using his unique voice to bring light and hope to people in pain.  I am proud to call Kevin my friend, and as he continues to do this important work, I will be cheering him on." --Jamie Tworkowski, Founder of TWLOHA and NY Times Best Selling Author "Kevin Breel has single-handedly demystified depression through his shockingly honest, first-hand account of the struggle. This is an absolute must-read."  --Josh Shipp, TV Host and Inc 30 under 30   Kevin Breel burst into the public's awareness when at 19 his TED talk became a worldwide phenomenon.  Through the lens of his own near suicide, he shared his profoundly vulnerable story of being young, male and depressed in a culture that has no place for that.  Now, in  his first ever book, Kevin Breel dives in to the deep and dark parts of his childhood. In a memoir that is both raw and real, Kevin explores what it means to grow up.  Dealing with dysfunction, loss and an intense battle with depression, Kevin brings the reader on a ride that is bumpy and brutally honest.  Through all of it, there is a powerful story about hope, love and what it means to be human.  BOY MEETS DEPRESSION is a book that illuminates how the real challenge in life isn't trying to be perfect, it's accepting the dark parts of ourselves.

Reviews:

“Kevin Breel has single-handedly demystified depression through his shockingly honest, first-hand account of the struggle. This is an absolute must-read.”  --Josh Shipp, the Teen Whisperer, TV personality and author  

“Kevin Breel writes and talks about things that most people don’t discuss.  He has lived through darkness and now he’s using his unique voice to bring light and hope to people in pain.  I am proud to call Kevin my friend, and as he continues to do this important work, I will be cheering him on.” --Jamie Tworkowski, founder of To Write Love on Her Arms“…He explains clearly what is happening inside the mind of a depressed person…If you want a better understanding of the illness then this is a quick but worthwhile read.”  --Forbes.com

About the Author:

KEVIN BREEL is a 21-year-old writer, comedian, and activist for mental health. His work has been featured by NBC, CBS, The Huffington Post, MTV, CNN, The Today Show, Mashable and The Wall Street Journal.  His passionate TEDx talk entitled "Confessions of a Depressed Comic" went instantly viral online- amassing millions of viewers and being featured on more than 200+ media outlets. Mashable called it "one of the moments that brought the world together" and the Huffington Post said the talk was "simply amazing." As a comedian, he’s performed in venues all across the globe; including the House of Blues, Rogers Arena and the historic Colosseum.  As a mental health activist, he's a National Spokesperson for the Bell LET'S TALK Campaign and has been a guest speaker at Ivy League schools and billion dollar companies. For more info: http://www.kevinbreel.com. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. 1 The Little House on Hobbs Street Recently, I found out I had colic as a baby. I don't know exactly what this means other than that my mum says it made me cry a lot and I was fairly unbearable. She said one time she had me in a stroller and an older woman from the neighborhood asked if she could peek inside to see me. When she did, I erupted with noises so vile, I almost gave the poor lady a heart attack. So I came into the world kicking, screaming, and crying. And maybe not much has changed since. I was a bit of an explosion of a child. Small, with slender shoulders and legs that seemed skinnier than my wrists. My hair was long and moplike, usually flopping over my eyes like a crappy, blond curtain. I was quiet and then devastatingly loud. My eyes were far too big for my face and usually found their way toward the floor unti...

EAN: 2015553418378

Release Date: 15-09-2015

Languages: English

Item Note: Great shape- pages are unmarked and sharp.Has a remainder mark. Hardcover Used - Like New Ships fast! 2015

Item Condition: UsedLikeNew

Binding: Hardcover