Matthew Johnstone

Clearly and simply presented, Johnstone shares his experience of depression (his "Black Dog") with dignity, self-awareness and, most importantly, self-acceptance. His illustrations allow him to convey the melancholy enervation of depression using relatively few words, but still communicating a deep empathy. It's a book that takes just a few minutes to deliver its powerful, humane message.

Highly recommended if you're struggling to articulate your own experience - it should help others who don't experience depression to understand that it's not just being "fed up" or "a bit sad", and that you can't just "snap out of it" - and a comfort to know that you're not alone in struggling with your own Black Dog.… (altro)