Book · 2001 · Depression, Mental
The Noonday Demon
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Andrew Solomon, who wrote The Noonday Demon, have you read that book? It's the best book I've ever read about anxiety and depression.
The best things said about it
He wrote a book called The Noonday demon about a depression it's a brilliant book about depression.
Why people recommend it
The Noonday Demon by Andrew Solomon is a deeply moving and comprehensive exploration of the heavy realities of anxiety and depression. Arthur Brooks enthusiastically recommended the book on The Tim Ferriss Show, declaring it to be the finest piece of literature he had ever encountered on the subject of mental health struggles. Brooks praised Solomon's profound insights and empathetic framing of these complex psychological conditions. Later, on Modern Wisdom, Richard Reeves also brought up Solomon and his literary contributions while discussing a poignant New Yorker article written by the author. Reeves similarly praised the book as a brilliant treatment of depression, acknowledging the profound impact and enduring relevance of Solomon's writing on the public discourse surrounding mental wellness. Both speakers highlighted the author's exceptional ability to articulate the nuances of emotional suffering with clarity and compassion. Through these podcast mentions, The Noonday Demon stands out as an essential text for anyone striving to better understand the depths of human despair, emotional resilience, and the historical as well as personal dimensions of living with mood disorders, earning high praise from prominent thinkers navigating the complexities of human happiness and psychological well-being.
Every mention
Arthur Brooks Andrew Solomon, who wrote The Noonday Demon, have you read that book? It's the best book I've ever read abo… 1
“Andrew Solomon, who wrote The Noonday Demon, have you read that book? It's the best book I've ever read about anxiety and depression.”
Richard Reeves he wrote a book called The Noonday demon about a depression it's a brilliant book about depression 1
“he wrote a book called The Noonday demon about a depression it's a brilliant book about depression”
Other mentions (3: passing, ad reads, own books)
“he is the author of several books including the Noonday demon and and far from the tree as well as the forthcoming book who Rocks the Cradle”
“i' had been very depressed subject of another one of my books I was asked by travel big Revelation there as by travel and Leisure to write a piece about sailing in turkey”
“uh there was a version of it published in the Noonday demon but it's expanded and changed here”