I'm not sure how/why this book has been published mainstream. I will wonder aloud whether the human behind the pen name might be high-profile. I read the book to see what the fuss was about, but still don't understand. It reads like fanfic or bad erotica. The writing has no style, and the characters are over-the-top, in my opinion. I imagine it's garnering attention because of its' risque content, which is a win for the bdsm community in the awareness department, I'm sure, but I can't think of any other reason it even made it off the publishing intern's desk. If you're looking for steam, go ahead, this book will provide, but if you're looking for any degree of style or believability, move on...

Years ago, I suffered from a potentially fatal illness that kept me from working for almost a year. Jon Kabat-Zinn's 'Full Catastrophe Living' changed my life then, for the better. I've integrated some things into my lifestyle, but did not continue to practice mindfulness as I should have.

These days, I've been suffering from depression for a number of years, and for some reason did not know this book existed. In my nearing-desperate search for a way to improve my mindspace without drugs or a therapist I can't afford, I came across this book. It is showing me how to apply the skills I learned before in a way that is so clear, and applicable to my depression. It is a very well-written, easy-to-understand book that explains what should have been obvious without being patronizing. Not even halfway through it, I am beginning to see the patterns in my thinking, and am learning how to recognize it, and shut it down before I think myself into a new low.
If you or someone you love is depressed, and genuinely wants to work towards fixing it, I highly recommend this book - I believe it could be a key to lifelong recovery.