One Less Thing to Worry About

From the opening lines, narrator Kirsten Potter makes it clear she's in complete control of her craft. She keeps her appealing range of tone and phrasing options in perfect harmony with the subject matter--a tricky combination of mental health abstractions and dramatic personal narratives. The result is a guide that is enjoyable, empowering, and intellectually stimulating. Dealing primarily with women's challenges, such as over-caring for others, hormone issues, and depression, the authors explain how to stop avoiding the meaning of one's symptoms and take more control of life. Along with their nuanced grasp of various personality issues, their wisdom on healthy versus unhealthy anxiety will help anyone wanting to slow down the emotional noise and take a less cluttered approach to life. T.W. (c) AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine