The Book of Knowing and The Book of Overthinking is fantastic. Focusing on overthinking (also known as worrying) the author explains the concepts of positive and negative overthinking, the truth about worry and how to deal with the thoughts holding you back. There are wonderful examples throughout the book set in Smith's office which puts the reader in the role of someone talking to a psychologist. The information about the "thought viruses'' plaguing one's mind and the strategies for addressing the issues are fascinating and helpful. The scientific explanations are very interesting and help give an insight about the interconnectedness of the body and ways overthinking can be affecting one's health. As a worrier this book gives helpful tools to address daily positive and negative thoughts and for everyone else this is a great insight into the minds of those you love.

Special thanks to Netgalley for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.

This was only okay. I have definitely listened to better self help novels with similar concepts and topics.

Your thoughts are not always the facts. That has always been a quick sentence I have used for myself when I fall into overthinking and spiraling. Smith did an amazing job with these two books. The Book of Knowing breaks down how the brain works - it does so in an interesting yet easy to understand way. I really learned a lot from this. Somethings I had heard before but simply had not quite absorbed or accepted. The Book of Overthinking goes on to explain why we overthink and how to work through your overthinking or even try to prevent those thoughts. This was just so beneficial to read and I will be recommending this to many people.

It is a good book! It gave me some really helpful tips and it's very informative. Stories through which author explaines how to use techniques are great and very helpful. I would recommend it to anyone with anxiety and troubles with overthinking.

*received for free from netgalley for honest review* This was a GREAT and very useful read! wow, honestly i had to read it one chapter at a time because it was so good i didn't want to miss any of the self-help stuff, one of the best self-help books i have ever read.

I couldn’t get into this audiobook at all. I’m not sure if it was due to the content or the narrator, but it felt like an info dump and not a cohesive informational nonfiction book. I will probably give this authors work a second chance in the future, just not in audiobook form.

Thanks to NetGalley and all for ARC copy in return for an honest review.
Good information, helpful tips and in a short and manageable audiobook.

This is a two book series the Book of Knowing and The Book of Overthinking - self help resources for people dealing with anxiety and overthinking. Overall, I don't feel like I personally learned anything new as I have been self-helping my anxiety for a long time, HA!, however it was really nice to listen as an audiobook to reinforce ideas I can work on and also give insight on helping my son, who struggles with anxiety as well.

Thank you to Andrews McMeel Audio, Andrews McMeel Publishing and NetGalley for the opportunity to listen to this audio ARC

Why did I listen to The Book of Knowing and The Book of Overthinking?
I decided to listen to the advanced copy of The Book of Knowing and The Book of Overthinking because they were all about untangling your brain and calming it down. The author Gwendoline Smith is a clinical psychologist and has written these books as guides to access and understand your feelings. As I work towards self improvement these kinds of books are always on my radar.

What's the story here?
These two books are guides for the reader to understand and manage their feelings. The first, The Book of Knowing, focuses on the basics of cognitive behavioral therapy. It is presented in an easy and accessible way. The second, The Book of Overthinking, delves a little but deeper into topics of overthinking, worrying, and ruminating. Similarly to the first, it is all presented in an accessible way, and includes strategies for the reader to improve upon.

How did I like The Book of Knowing and The Book of Overthinking?
The Book of Knowing is presented for a younger audience but has information that can be used by all ages. It breaks down how the brain works and what happens when the brain gets overwhelmed. The breakdown of what happens when the brain is stressed out and filled with anxiety was very interesting. It helped me understand how my mind works when it is so overwhelmed. There were also techniques provided as to how to alleviate these symptoms.

The Book of Overthinking continues with this topic and provides more examples of techniques that can help an individual. I really liked the template presented throughout the book. It forces the individual to breakdown what is actually going on and how to process it. It is slightly problematic with some of the wording (i.e. fat shaming) and with a well intended book, there should be a way to make it more open and accessible. It could also feel a little bit repetitive especially after listening to The Book of Knowing.

How was the narration?
Both The Book of Knowing and The Book of Overthinking are narrated by Liza Seneca. The way that she narrated the material helped it flow which helped with the occasional dryness. She captured the intent of the book with her pace and intonation. Overall, this guide is not preachy and instead helps open up the conversation on mental illness and how it can affect the brain.

The Book of Knowing and The Book of Overthinking is a great tool and resource for teens and adults seeking ways to cope with struggles and manage their mental health.

Lots of great exercises and examples for identifying and managing any potential mental illnesses and a great intro to CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy).

The two book series the Book of Knowing and The Book of Overthinking are great resources for people dealing with anxiety, overthinking, and negative thought patterns. The author makes some really interesting points and gives ideas for counteracting these patterns. At times I thought the book was somewhat repetitive (especially between the two books), but I ended up really enjoying the audiobook. I would recommend it!

Thank you to the author, Andrews McMeel Audio, Andrews McMeel Publishing, and NetGalley for providing a copy to review!

This two book combo audiobook was a very informational non-fiction resource for mental health issues revolving around anxiety, negative thought cycles, and overthinking. The books provide a good intro to cognitive behavioural therapy. I think they’re perfect as starter books, for teens and adults. The language and topics were clearly delineated and the narration was very approachable and conversational. It provides tools and resources. It felt very honest and empathetic. A very succinct and clear resource.

Highly recommended.

My thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this audiobook ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you netgalley for the Audio Advanced copy. This is a helpful book for those looking to tackle their mental health. The thoughts provided in this book do help put things into perspective. There are a handful of tips that I plan to practice in my daily life. This was a quick read, I found this an easy book to listen to while I washed dishes or cleaned the house.

I am not really a huge audiobook fan, and yet I absolutely LOVED this audiobook. I listened to it more than once and really took the time to reflect on the concepts and consider how I can put them into action in my life. I think this is a wonderful book and a must read for any teen or adult who struggles with anxiety, negative thought patterns or overthinking things. I would highly recommend this book as an audiobook, the narrator is easy to listen to, speaks clearly and has a calm but expressive voice. Now that I've listened to it, I can't wait to go out an buy a physical copy as well to look back on and make notes in. I think that if you are a frequent audiobook listener this book would be fine as just an audiobook, but for someone like me who is newer to audiobooks and loves to have a paper copy of things, I will definitely invest in a physical copy. Thanks so much to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me the opportunity to learn more about myself by listening to and reviewing this book!

Thanks to Netgalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for the audio ARC of this.

This was a good introduction to CBT and how to use it for anxiety and overthinking. As a chronic overthinker, I think I need to hear this a million times until it sinks in 😂 I’m not sure why they chose to bundle the two books together, for being so short they had to what felt like a lot of overlap. I think you could choose to read one or the other, without missing much. I recommend these if you struggle with overthinking and want some clear tools in one place.

Thank you Netgalley for this ARC.

4 rounded up to 4.5

Despite the title, I wasn't aware that this was actually two books in one.

As a chronic overthinker, the title of this book automatically stood out for me. Like a flashing, neon sign.

-Things I enjoyed:
The length. Like Goldilocks, not too long, not too short. But, seriously. Most overthinkers are aware that they have this annoying habit of overthinking. Most find the habit annoying and disruptive. I don't know about anyone else, I find it inconvenient, and annoying. The last thing on my list of what I want to do is read a book that seems to endlessly review the topic. The book was just enough. Just enough material, just enough length.
- I was most interested in finding out the perception of why overthinking occurs more than looking for a self help book to solve my problem. Not only was this done, but I found many of the tips useful, realistic and sustainable. ( I have this horrible habit of trying to use self help books and then forgetting what I've learned or not finding the tips applicable to me). This had content that I would be able to utilize and remember.
-I think it was important that the author references concepts such as ruminating and impact of overthinking on daily life. This was one of the things I've taken from the book. Overthinking can be subjective. While I find that the annoying habit can be beneficial, there are just as many instances of the habit quickly becomming harmful. The author reviews this and the biological reasons why the harm from this could impact a person more than just mentally.
-I received this ARC from Netgalley and noticed with the the narrator references a pdf portion with sheets that can be used. I didn't have access to these but defintely feel my rating would be higher if I did.
-On more than one occasion, I've stopped audiobooks after just starting because I become so fixated on the narrator and how I'm not going to be able to get through the book ( hence, the annoying overthinking habit) that I've just stopped and added the book to my DNF pile. If the book seems proming, I give it a second go.. I enjoyed the narrator. for this book, especially her use of expletives. ( I wouldn't listen to the audiobook with children in my car even if the cursing isn't frequent. I also wouldn't just listen to the book playing from a phone through a speaker which is what I attempted to do. While at work. Sitting on the patio with people walking by when a nice big F bomb came out. ) Jokes aside, the cursing lightens the mood of the book and definitely adds value.
- The book references cognitive behavioral therapy and Beck. If I would have attempted to listen to this book a year ago, the references would have been lost to me. After completing two psych courses recently and having a basic understanding of CBT, the book just made a whole lot of sense.

Interesting and helpful however there were a lot of tables and images that I believe make this book better as a physical read.

Book of Knowing and The Book of Overthinking: Dr. Know's Guide to Untangling Your Brain was written by Gwendoline Smith, and the audiobook version is narrated by Liza Seneca. It is currently scheduled for release on May 10 2022.

This is a collection of the works of Dr. Know that provides a little guide to your big feelings. Clinical psychologist Dr. Gwendoline Smith (AKA Dr. Know) provides an informative and accessible guide to understand and manage your feelings. The Book of Knowing contextualizes the basics of cognitive behavioral therapy for anyone new to these concepts. In The Book of Overthinking, Dr. Know expands on the topics of overthinking, ruminating, and worrying — common symptoms of anxiety. By using her clear advice and tangible examples, you'll find powerful strategies for addressing these issues in your life.

I thought both The Book of Knowing and The Book of Overthinking were easy to follow, understand, and connect with. Anyone that has struggled with getting caught in a thought loop of depression or anxiety will recognize that spiral as what she using cognitive behavioral therapy to help readers recognize and overcome. I really like how upfront she is about how sometime life is going to throw bad things our way, because it happens, but helps us recognized what we do and do not have control over and taking the time to process the facts over the initial emotional response can make all the difference. I do wish I had read something like The Book of Knowing when I was in high school or college, it would have been very helpful to me at that point in my life. This book is honestly geared more toward young and new adults, although the advice and information is universal. The Book of Overthinking is aimed more at those of us that are no longer claim membership in those age groups, but again the information is universal. There is a good deal of overlap in the two books, but as a big overthinker myself perhaps hearing it twice will help me implement the tools and strategies offered in the book.

Book of Knowing and The Book of Overthinking: Dr. Know's Guide to Untangling Your Brain was a great listen and I found it helpful and never condescending. There is humor, honesty, and understanding throughout. The narrator, Liza Seneca, did a wonderful job of capturing those emotions and the intent of the book in her performance.

I absolutely adored this book and am so grateful to have had access to this Audiobook Arc.

First off, the performance for the audiobook really complimented the material. I loved the entire experience so much I’m thinking about purchasing an edition for myself.

Secondly, the writing was also fantastic. The advice and anecdotes really helped me understand the points being made. It was all in plain English, so easy to follow but also packaged in a way that kept me interested. This entire project was so well done!

This book is a good read for over thinkers like me. Though I cannot really say that it had a great impact after I read the book, the guides that the author gives can help me or you when to know when you are overthinking and how you can prevent yourself from continuing on that state.

I have not read the first book - The Book of Knowing - from this author. Though I might consider getting the ebook version of this Overthinking book as the guides given are very enticing to annotate/highlight and worth getting back to in case I am in the middle of my overthinking state.

This is a quite fast audiobook and one thing I like ab0ut this book, even though it is written as a self help, the chapters are written not in a stereotypical way of writing a self help book. It is very direct and very straight to the point.

Looking forward of reading more from this author's book someday.

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