FIRST, WE MAKE THE BEAST BEAUTIFUL A New Journey Through Anxiety

Sarah Wilson offers an intensely personal and engaging study of anxiety, its history and mythology, its impact on individuals and society, and the ways it can be treated and managed. Her pointedness and vulnerability come through in her narration. As the author blurb notes, Wilson is a journalist, entrepreneur, and NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author, and the founder of IQuitSugar.com. She's accomplished quite a lot in four decades, sometimes in spite of and sometimes inspired by her lifelong struggle with anxiety. Meanwhile, her journey continues. Her voice is crisp (though sometimes her Australian accent requires extra attentiveness), and her tone is confessional, a compelling blend that minimizes any distraction from her meandering storytelling style. A.S. © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine [Published: AUGUST 2018]