Jessa—August 12, 2025
I bought this book after listening to the audiobook through my library. It helped me so much that I had to buy it as a reference for whenever I need advice or ideas on how to help me out during difficult moments. I’ve been having a blast reading and annotating this book before bed. I love that the chapters are laid out by topic so if you’re looking for help with something specific it’s super easy to find. My book did come with slight damage (creasing around the corners of spine) and dirt on the dust jacket. Read more
Andrew—August 1, 2024
Update, I finished it and it has been so helpful to me I can back a second time just to make sure I had given this book a positive review! Has been sooo helpful for me. It is everything I said before below, it has got me excited to process my thoughts/feelings/actions and I feel the improvement. I would equate it to the feeling being a month or two into exercising consistently, you never want to lose it after that. If you want clear, helpful knowledge on ways to promote a healthy/thriving mental state I could not recommend this book more. Old review: I’m about 1/3 of the way through and just had to say something. It’s interesting, practical and concise. Doesn’t claim to be the know all just gives the reader helpful, useable knowledge. As a healthcare professional I couldn’t be more happy with how this book is presented and how easy it is to open up and gain some useable knowledge each morning. Definitely recommend. Read more
Terez—June 1, 2025
There's guidance for almost every life event. I like that psychological concepts are broken down to be easily understood. The title says it all, there's so much I did not know, but learned. Read more
mmjpk2014—December 22, 2025
Julie does a good job creating an entry point that’s easy to understand and gives clear indicators when you should seek therapy. Read more
Jules—February 3, 2025
I can't even begin to explain how amazing this book is, but I will try my best. This is definitely a book that I will keep on hand from this day forward. The chapters are not long and drawn out so they are easy to absorb. The issues that are discussed are very relatable! It would be impossible to find a person that doesn't identify with at least one subject brought up. The authors writing style is easy to understand so it keeps you on track and focused. The exercises explained in the book are extremely doable. If you're searching for a self help book for any reason, definitely give this one a shot. If you like it just half as much as I do then you'll be glad you read it. Read more
Jeffrey Hurley—April 18, 2025
*Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?* is undoubtedly a well-written book tailored for its intended audience. It offers accessible and practical advice on navigating life’s emotional ups and downs, and for readers who are new to self-help literature, this book provides a solid foundation. However, for someone like me, who has read extensively in this genre, the content didn’t quite resonate as deeply as I hoped it would. Perhaps it’s because I’ve come across many of the concepts and suggestions in similar books, making this one feel less groundbreaking. While the advice is valid and well-articulated, I found myself wishing for fresh insights or novel approaches that could truly set it apart from others in the field. I’m always seeking opportunities to grow, learn, and evolve, which is why I picked up this book in the first place. The promise of practical tips and guidance was appealing, but unfortunately, I didn’t come away with much that felt new or transformative. That said, I believe this book would be a valuable resource for those at an earlier stage in their self-development journey. Read more
Josefina—December 16, 2025
Great book Read more
Cathy Pedersen—August 13, 2025
I enjoyed the book Read more
