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Marcia Wilkie has co-authored four New York Times bestselling books, which have also appeared on other major bestseller lists, including Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, and USA Today. She has written celebrity memoirs for stars in music, film, and television, and for stage actors from Broadway and London. Her current project is scheduled for publication by Simon & Schuster in 2021.

She is a versatile writer and producer with numerous credits in television, radio, advertising, print and web media, speech writing, publicity, charitable and philanthropic fundraising, and theater.

Her writing has been featured in Rolling Stone, Newsweek, Los Angeles Times, People, Good Housekeeping, Prevention Magazine, QVC Insider, and on Oprah.com.

She prepares book proposals and full-length manuscripts in a variety of genres, as well as providing manuscript doctoring and creative editing services.

As a ghostwriter, she also brings her knowledge and experience in television talk show production, offering a seamless transition from book completion to preparing authors for promotion, book tours, and interviews. Services include media coaching, Q&A practice, speechwriting, blog posts, social media, and accompanying authors on book tour.

She has crafted her trademark humor and gift for storytelling into critically acclaimed theatrical solo shows that have toured the United States, including the Joseph Papp Public Theater in New York, Remains Theater in Chicago, the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, and the Coast Playhouse in Los Angeles. She is a graduate of the Second City Chicago, and has years of experience on Chicago’s Improv Olympic stage and in comedy clubs across the country.

Staged readings of her play, Living Room, starred Jane Lynch (who directed as well), Marcia Wallace (The Bob Newhart Show, The Simpsons), Joel Murray (Mad Men), Tessa Thompson (Avengers: Endgame), and Ben Feldman (Superstore).

Visit: www.MarciaWilkie.com

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Marcia Wilkie has co-authored four New York Times bestselling books, which have also appeared on other major bestseller lists, including Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, and USA Today. She has written celebrity memoirs for stars in music, film, and television, and for stage actors from Broadway and London. Her current project is scheduled for publication by Simon & Schuster in 2021.

She is a versatile writer and producer with numerous credits in television, radio, advertising, print and web media, speech writing, publicity, charitable and philanthropic fundraising, and theater.

Her writing has been featured in Rolling Stone, Newsweek, Los Angeles Times, People, Good Housekeeping, Prevention Magazine, QVC Insider, and on Oprah.com.

She prepares book proposals and full-length manuscripts in a variety of genres, as well as providing manuscript doctoring and creative editing services.

As a ghostwriter, she also brings her knowledge and experience in television talk show production, offering a seamless transition from book completion to preparing authors for promotion, book tours, and interviews. Services include media coaching, Q&A practice, speechwriting, blog posts, social media, and accompanying authors on book tour.

She has crafted her trademark humor and gift for storytelling into critically acclaimed theatrical solo shows that have toured the United States, including the Joseph Papp Public Theater in New York, Remains Theater in Chicago, the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, and the Coast Playhouse in Los Angeles. She is a graduate of the Second City Chicago, and has years of experience on Chicago’s Improv Olympic stage and in comedy clubs across the country.

Staged readings of her play, Living Room, starred Jane Lynch (who directed as well), Marcia Wallace (The Bob Newhart Show, The Simpsons), Joel Murray (Mad Men), Tessa Thompson (Avengers: Endgame), and Ben Feldman (Superstore).

Visit: www.MarciaWilkie.com

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Naomi judd book river of time

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Naomi judd book river of time

Since she just left this world due to "mental health" issues, I wanted to see what this book had to say about her depression and illness. It is a bittersweet look at her life considering we now have a peek at the ending, even though her family hasn't specifically given details. She went through terrible things in her childhood years and "suffered from" an emotionally distant mother. Since I have battled depression most of my adult life and especially since my retirement, this was particularly sa Since she just left this world due to "mental health" issues, I wanted to see what this book had to say about her depression and illness. It is a bittersweet look at her life considering we now have a peek at the ending, even though her family hasn't specifically given details. She went through terrible things in her childhood years and "suffered from" an emotionally distant mother. Since I have battled depression most of my adult life and especially since my retirement, this was particularly sad and meaningful to me. ...more

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May 03, 2022 Lauren rated it it was amazing

Naomi Judd fought like hell to pave a path for herself and her daughters out of poverty, out of judgment, and out of trauma. She wrote in the book that "while she still struggles, she no longer suffers." A few weeks ago, I was struck by her performance with Wynonna at the CMA Awards of the song she wrote "Love Can Build A Bridge." It now is more poignant than ever.

She does a wonderful job at explaining mental health treatments and coping strategies while offering her personal perspective.

Naomi Judd fought like hell to pave a path for herself and her daughters out of poverty, out of judgment, and out of trauma. She wrote in the book that "while she still struggles, she no longer suffers." A few weeks ago, I was struck by her performance with Wynonna at the CMA Awards of the song she wrote "Love Can Build A Bridge." It now is more poignant than ever.

She does a wonderful job at explaining mental health treatments and coping strategies while offering her personal perspective.

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Naomi judd book river of time

While it’s always useful to have narratives to help people understand depression and anxiety, this one is quite flawed. Ms Judd talks about her treatment resistant depression, but she does not follow through with treatments that are showing results. Her remarkable recovery with DBT leads to the question that she never asks: is she also diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder? BPD would explain quite a bit including why she does not experience much relief from medications.

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While it’s always useful to have narratives to help people understand depression and anxiety, this one is quite flawed. Ms Judd talks about her treatment resistant depression, but she does not follow through with treatments that are showing results. Her remarkable recovery with DBT leads to the question that she never asks: is she also diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder? BPD would explain quite a bit including why she does not experience much relief from medications.

Less important is this: I found Ms Judd to be extremely self congratulatory to the point of strained credibility (all members of her group therapy session suddenly rally behind her to have her lead the group? Doubtful). I found her to be quite unlikeable, which for me clouded her message of hope and resiliency.

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I had a lot of trouble with authenticity with this book. It started with a line that Naomi says something to the effect of "I was born Naomi Ellen Judd" when in fact she was born Diana. When something as simple as that is a lie, how much of the book can I believe? I had a lot of trouble with authenticity with this book. It started with a line that Naomi says something to the effect of "I was born Naomi Ellen Judd" when in fact she was born Diana. When something as simple as that is a lie, how much of the book can I believe? ...more

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May 16, 2022 Kristel rated it it was amazing

This book will stick with me for a long time.

First, I want to say is Rest In Peace to Naomi. when I found out she passed, it hit me really hard because I grew up with her music. My mom would always play classic country when I was a child. Naomi’s mental illness got the best of her in the end, but she didn’t go down without a fight. What this book highlighted was that she fought for years against her mental health and wanted to people to know that she tried.

I wanted to read this book after she p

This book will stick with me for a long time.

First, I want to say is Rest In Peace to Naomi. when I found out she passed, it hit me really hard because I grew up with her music. My mom would always play classic country when I was a child. Naomi’s mental illness got the best of her in the end, but she didn’t go down without a fight. What this book highlighted was that she fought for years against her mental health and wanted to people to know that she tried.

I wanted to read this book after she passed to get her more insight in what she dealt with in everyday anxiety and depression. I’ve dealt with anxiety and panic attacks myself for years, and I’ve always gravitated towards learning other people experiences who happen to be in the same boat.

I learned so much about her childhood and how much all the trauma affected her as an adult.

It all breaks down to parents and childhood! Reading about this was so eye opening- especially if you are thinking of having children one day and want to break that generational cycle.

if anyone has or thinks they might have a mental illness, I definitely recommend this book. I commend Naomi’s bravery for being so vulnerable and I hope she has found salvation.

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May 19, 2022 Megan rated it it was amazing

I sit here struggling to form words that will somehow review Naomi's book on her real life struggles with depression and anxiety. She is so real, raw and completely vulnerable sharing her mental illness with us. I am just devastated knowing that she had somewhat found hope then this year committed suicide but I also understand what she did as depression can be all to dark, painful and consuming. May she rest in peace. I sit here struggling to form words that will somehow review Naomi's book on her real life struggles with depression and anxiety. She is so real, raw and completely vulnerable sharing her mental illness with us. I am just devastated knowing that she had somewhat found hope then this year committed suicide but I also understand what she did as depression can be all to dark, painful and consuming. May she rest in peace. ...more

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Jan 12, 2017 Lindaanne rated it it was amazing

Ms. Judd's description of her traumatic early life, repressed memories and later depression and anxiety were poignant, brave and honest. As a member of a dysfunctional family myself, this book was inspirational. The last chapter of the book was especially helpful as Ms. Judd generously shared her coping and healing mechanisms. While we all can't pay for frequent massages and host large dinner parties, Ms. Judd offers more reasonable alternatives (e.g. free classes and concerts, mild exercise). T Ms. Judd's description of her traumatic early life, repressed memories and later depression and anxiety were poignant, brave and honest. As a member of a dysfunctional family myself, this book was inspirational. The last chapter of the book was especially helpful as Ms. Judd generously shared her coping and healing mechanisms. While we all can't pay for frequent massages and host large dinner parties, Ms. Judd offers more reasonable alternatives (e.g. free classes and concerts, mild exercise). The only criticism I have is that Ms. Judd seems to be overly forgiving, and even oblivious to the horrendous treatment she suffered at the hands of several psychiatrists in her torturous path to mental health. For example why on earth would she thank Dr. J. Rosenbaum (her Massachusetts doctor) for his "help?" After all Dr. Rosenbaum recommended that Ms. Judd get multiple ECT sessions which caused her to lose her sense of taste and develop hand tremors - but did not help her condition. Shouldn't she have been monitored more closely, instead of being dismissed with the excuse that her side effects were "unheard of?" Ms. Judd's experience is just another example of how the psychiatric "profession" ill serves its most vulnerable client base. What other specialist could get away with prescribing lots of meds. with bad side effect profiles and no cure, and get patients addicted in the process? I'm happy that Ms. Judd overcame the lack of love in her formative years, but she also had to overcome the effects of toxic "treatments" administered by several of her doctors. While a small number of patients do need to be treated with drugs like lithium and seroquel that cause (among others) diabetes, tremors and liver damage, Ms. Judd was not schizophrenic or violent so this seems like overkill. Maybe these overzealous psychiatrists should be forced to spend a week each year in the hellholes they recommend to inappropriate patients? That would be rough justice. What a shame. But Ms. Judd overcame it all. ...more

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Honest, authentic book. So very sad she lost her battle with mental illness. My heart goes out to her family. Amazing what she overcame and accomplished.

Naomi judd book river of time

Reflecting upon this book is multi faceted. I’ve been dealing with some grief recently. Someone close to me battles mental health daily. I’ve wanted to read this book since Judd lost her battle with mental illness. I picked it up immediately. It’s so beautiful and sad. I was reading it, feeling the emotions and seeing her battle. I saw her strength. Despite the tragic outcome, she fought her best and this book is a testament she was doing all she could daily. It scares me of course as someone wh Reflecting upon this book is multi faceted. I’ve been dealing with some grief recently. Someone close to me battles mental health daily. I’ve wanted to read this book since Judd lost her battle with mental illness. I picked it up immediately. It’s so beautiful and sad. I was reading it, feeling the emotions and seeing her battle. I saw her strength. Despite the tragic outcome, she fought her best and this book is a testament she was doing all she could daily. It scares me of course as someone who could lose my beloved every day, but… this also brought me comfort as well. Please be cautious if the subject matter will be difficult, but also please read this beautiful book. ...more

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Mar 09, 2021 Mom rated it liked it

This was a very candid look at Naomi Judd's experiences with depression. I think it's a good source of information on treatments and medications for depression. And maybe it's a lifeline or relatable telling for people with depression. From the outside looking in, I don't know if it's a good source for people battling depression. This was a very candid look at Naomi Judd's experiences with depression. I think it's a good source of information on treatments and medications for depression. And maybe it's a lifeline or relatable telling for people with depression. From the outside looking in, I don't know if it's a good source for people battling depression. ...more

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Sep 09, 2020 Kate rated it really liked it

So, this book has a lot of vague 2 or 3 star reviews, which bothers me because most of them don’t give any good reasons for why they’re docking stars. I would never try to impose my own opinion onto someone else’s experience with a book, if they wanna leave 0 stars that’s completely valid, all
books are flawed and even ones that are almost perfect in a literary or technical sense might just not do it for some people. But it seems that when women write about their mental struggles, people tend to
So, this book has a lot of vague 2 or 3 star reviews, which bothers me because most of them don’t give any good reasons for why they’re docking stars. I would never try to impose my own opinion onto someone else’s experience with a book, if they wanna leave 0 stars that’s completely valid, all
books are flawed and even ones that are almost perfect in a literary or technical sense might just not do it for some people. But it seems that when women write about their mental struggles, people tend to get angry about it for some reason. If she’s spiraling, she’s a drama queen, if she’s recovering, she’s lying. People are accusing Judd of making up most of the book in order to save face after her daughters’ autobiographies were released. There are a lot of three star reviews too saying that this book helped them understand depression. I don’t think this is for the ones who are doing fine, who wanted to read this book as a way to scrutinize a celebrity’s life. I had never heard of Naomi Judd before this book, but I think it’s for the ones who have been as low as she has. I think her wish to inspire hope in other people is a genuine one, and I admire her courage in seeking so many different types of treatment and pushing through it and getting the book published.

It did make me question things when she wrote that she knew she would write the book pretty soon into her depression, and how she said she was experiencing another bout of anxiety and depression when the book came out and that the praise for it lifted her spirits. The reason that made me uneasy is because it makes me wonder if she exaggerated some parts of the story so that it fit more nearly into a typical plot narrative with beginning, middle, end. That she might have rushed the ending of the book and her proclamation of recovery just because she wanted it to be true. But, obviously, she has recovered in many ways, and even if her mental struggles return, there can be many many recoveries throughout life, there doesn’t have to be one big one. One part of the book that I loved was when she described how her taste came back two and a half years after the start of her electroconvulsive therapy. It reminded me how some problems go away without us even noticing, and that it is possible to wake up one day and realize that thing that was bothering you for so long has been solved.

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Dec 31, 2016 The Book Girl rated it really liked it

As someone who has suffered from severe depression at points in my life. This book was very healing in some ways.

When you are a celebrity talking about mental illness isn't pretty. Being an advocate for mental health is not an easy task. Every now and then people like Carrie Fisher and Naomi Judd come out of the woodwork and teach us that even when your life looks amazing, you might be struggling and fighting about no one can see.

This book is truly not for the weak or faint of heart. Judd brin

As someone who has suffered from severe depression at points in my life. This book was very healing in some ways.

When you are a celebrity talking about mental illness isn't pretty. Being an advocate for mental health is not an easy task. Every now and then people like Carrie Fisher and Naomi Judd come out of the woodwork and teach us that even when your life looks amazing, you might be struggling and fighting about no one can see.

This book is truly not for the weak or faint of heart. Judd brings us along for the horrific journey that is crippling anxiety, and serve depression. She lays it out honestly and packs a punch. She is realistic and at times creates some unflattering realities of the medical staff in the United States. Mental health has a stigma attached to it. Which seems doctors are even susceptible to. These "invisible" illnesses are often not given merit.

After Naomi had gone on a tour with Wynonna, she fell into a spiral of depression, panic attacks, and debilitating depression. It came from nowhere. She had just completed a successful tour in 2010-2011. She was a Grammy-winning superstar. At that moment though she believed she had every reason for ending her life. That is what depression does. You can be on top of the world but when the switch flips nothing seems worth it. Naomi would spend the next two years in psychiatric hospitals, trying meds, undergoing therapy and treatments.

In River Of Time, Naomi is very honest and courageous. She crushes the stigma and puts a call out for better treatment of depression. This is a great read for anyone who is struggling or enjoys celebrity books.

Disclaimer-I received this book for free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. Thank you, Hachette, for sending me this book.

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Apr 03, 2017 Koren rated it it was amazing

The author is a well-known country music star who has battled severe depression and anxiety. I think this book would be very helpful to those who want to learn more about depression and anxiety and also for those suffering from these disorders. It doesn't just relate a story but also offers helpful ideas to those with these disorders The author is a well-known country music star who has battled severe depression and anxiety. I think this book would be very helpful to those who want to learn more about depression and anxiety and also for those suffering from these disorders. It doesn't just relate a story but also offers helpful ideas to those with these disorders ...more

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May 12, 2017 Debra rated it really liked it

This book should be required reading for Representatives of Congress and Senators who don't think we need more funding for mental health. With candor and pain, this memoir describes Ms. Judd's descent into the darkness and ascent back out. Given her family history, it is remarkable what she achieved in her life. This book should be required reading for Representatives of Congress and Senators who don't think we need more funding for mental health. With candor and pain, this memoir describes Ms. Judd's descent into the darkness and ascent back out. Given her family history, it is remarkable what she achieved in her life. ...more

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May 28, 2022 Jenn rated it liked it

I've always been a quiet fan of the Judds. With the recent passing of Naomi Judd I found out that she had also written books. I had not known this.

This book was hard to read at times. I had watched their tour show that was on the OWN network on youtube right after her passing so I had some idea about her depression and anxiety. I never realized it was as bad as it was. The amount of treatments and things that Naomi had to go through is quite jaw dropping. She survived a hard childhood, a grueli

I've always been a quiet fan of the Judds. With the recent passing of Naomi Judd I found out that she had also written books. I had not known this.

This book was hard to read at times. I had watched their tour show that was on the OWN network on youtube right after her passing so I had some idea about her depression and anxiety. I never realized it was as bad as it was. The amount of treatments and things that Naomi had to go through is quite jaw dropping. She survived a hard childhood, a grueling young adulthood, all while trying to raise children of her own.

Her relationship with Wynonna was hard. I understand they were close but boy were they like oil and water at times. Within this book it talks about how she wanted a better relationship with Wynonna. There was a time during a hard bout of depression that she didn't see Wynonna for almost a year, yet they live so close together. I understand they had a volatile relationship but it's a tad mind boggling that they spent that much time apart.

She fought a hard battle but in the end she succumbed to the battle with depression. I was heart broken to hear that she had taken her own life, one day before The Judds were to be inducted into the Country music hall of fame. While she had been on the top it just goes to show that stars have their own demons to battle.

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This book was an eye opener to that saying “You never know what someone is going through”. I did the auto book so I could hear Naomi tell her story. I highly recommend this book if you know someone with depression or just want to educate your self on it.

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Jun 05, 2022 Toni rated it really liked it

This is such a good book. I could read it over and over again. My heart goes out to the author. Depression is not seen as a health issue. When is in fact a serious health issue. I definitely recommend this book.

Naomi judd book river of time

May 06, 2022 Ibrahim rated it it was amazing

I’m not big on the life of stars, but I’m certainly big on the lives of people as people. It’s important to establish from the beginning that in this book Naomi is telling the absolute truth, and never did she try to embellish anything so that we might think more highly of her. It’s quite evident that she has laid her personal, private life bare for me and you, and I don’t think of anyone who could get more real than that. Yes she is real, and for being such genuine and real I can call her hones I’m not big on the life of stars, but I’m certainly big on the lives of people as people. It’s important to establish from the beginning that in this book Naomi is telling the absolute truth, and never did she try to embellish anything so that we might think more highly of her. It’s quite evident that she has laid her personal, private life bare for me and you, and I don’t think of anyone who could get more real than that. Yes she is real, and for being such genuine and real I can call her honestly my hero even though frankly I’m not a fan of her music. I listen to Baroque, New Age music, relaxation, deep sleep music but not much Country or even Arabic music while I’m Egyptian myself. Naomi has just earned my utmost respect and she sounds like someone I can hear talk for hours on end. I’m certainly impressed with her analytical, scientific, sharply intelligent mind, and I love her sense of spirituality as it’s similar to mine.

I was so sad as I heard her talk, and the mental as well as suffering in general she has to go through. The issue is personal to me as I saw my mother suffer in many ways mentally and I also have anxiety, PTSD, OCD and the Lord knows what else. Reading books like this is heart warming and encouraging as I can join people like me in the fellowship of suffering, feel for them and for myself and deepen my sense of compassion. When you read books like that don’t you dare judge the people who rate them or pass judgment on their motives, just learn to smile and shed a tear here and there with them. This is a book intelligently written by one of the most sensitive people I have ever read. She’s not seeking the praise of people as some people have falsely accused her, nor is she by any means self congratulatory, but she is definitely a sincere soul who speaks to my heart and I could see myself in her in many ways. The book is definitely beautifully written and very engaging.

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I wanted to love this book. My heart aches for this family and their legacy of pain. While I appreciate the story and the role of trauma in her symptoms, the level of privilege and name dropping in the book was a bit hard to read. If her goal was to help the average person dealing with mental illness, that ship sailed with story upon story of hanging out with celebrities and flying around the country to seek treatment from expensive providers and inpatient treatment centers.

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I wanted to love this book. My heart aches for this family and their legacy of pain. While I appreciate the story and the role of trauma in her symptoms, the level of privilege and name dropping in the book was a bit hard to read. If her goal was to help the average person dealing with mental illness, that ship sailed with story upon story of hanging out with celebrities and flying around the country to seek treatment from expensive providers and inpatient treatment centers.

Another reviewer pointed out that maybe the reason meds didn’t work and DBT was so helpful is because there was underlying personality disorder. I definitely think there is root cause with complex PTSD and childhood trauma and that can’t be medicated. And, many folks with personality disorders have childhood trauma. While it’s not our role to diagnose someone else, I observed the same as the other reviewer and felt the book may mislead others who are struggling. I am also disappointed about the dual relationships she appeared to have with her providers which can be harmful if not unethical. That is certainly not something to try to emulate, nor is it appropriate.

All in all, this book did a decent job describing the symptoms she suffered from and it was interesting to see that mental illness affects everyone regardless of fame or socioeconomic status. And, it is not relatable to the average person nor does it do a good job in describing healthy recovery or boundaries in healthcare.

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First off, I was saddened to hear about Naomi’s passing and I pray she is at peace now. This was an emotional read that really highlighted the trauma and struggles that plagued this superstar’s life. I could feel through the words the difficulty that she had with her illness and her constant thoughts of wanting to leave this earth. I saw this book as a cry for help and her attempt to educate people on her mental illness.

Naomi judd book river of time

Country music is not my thing. I didn't know much about the Judds so it was shocking and very sad for me, hearing that Naomi had committed suicide, by gun. Her hardcore fans would've seen all Naomi's interviews over the years and read all her books so they would've known that this could've happened at any moment.

After reading this book, I now know that Naomi had been trying pretty much every treatment, drug, and therapy out there, but nothing worked. She had "severe treatment-resistant depressi

Country music is not my thing. I didn't know much about the Judds so it was shocking and very sad for me, hearing that Naomi had committed suicide, by gun. Her hardcore fans would've seen all Naomi's interviews over the years and read all her books so they would've known that this could've happened at any moment.

After reading this book, I now know that Naomi had been trying pretty much every treatment, drug, and therapy out there, but nothing worked. She had "severe treatment-resistant depression and anxiety." It was only a matter of time until the pain became too much. She had been contemplating suicide and the best way to go about it for years.

This book is very well written and very educational for anyone wanting to know more about Naomi or more about depression and anxiety in general.

It left me feeling sad because her everyday life was finally "manageable and enjoyable". But then, six years later, her everyday life must've been even more unbearable then it was before. I'm so sorry, Naomi. You definitely tried everything you could to stay on the planet, but it was too much.

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May 29, 2022 Brandi rated it it was amazing

I could barely get through this book. But I also couldn’t put it down. It hits different now that she’s gone. My biggest regret is not reading it when she was still alive. I have fond memories of growing up and listening to Naomi and Wynonna, my own mom, sister, and I belting out the lyrics. I now know we share a lot of the same dysfunction in our family dynamics as Naomi, Ashley, and Wynonna do. Naomi Judd, you left a huge hole here on earth with your passing. I’m so sorry you were in so much p I could barely get through this book. But I also couldn’t put it down. It hits different now that she’s gone. My biggest regret is not reading it when she was still alive. I have fond memories of growing up and listening to Naomi and Wynonna, my own mom, sister, and I belting out the lyrics. I now know we share a lot of the same dysfunction in our family dynamics as Naomi, Ashley, and Wynonna do. Naomi Judd, you left a huge hole here on earth with your passing. I’m so sorry you were in so much pain for so long and that you endured so much throughout your lifetime. I’m SO sorry finding your peace meant taking your own life. :( Heartbroken for you, beautiful girl. Many prayers to her family. <3 ...more

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Jul 07, 2022 Becky rated it it was amazing

This is probably the most honest book about a person's fight with mental illness I have ever read. We know the end of her complete story: Naomi Judd lost her battle with mental illness. The last line says: "You are not alone. I am still here." As someone who has battled mental illness for most of my 55 years on this earth, that line wrecked me. I have been in the places she has. I'm still there much of the time. This book will stay with me a very long time. I will think on her story and see how This is probably the most honest book about a person's fight with mental illness I have ever read. We know the end of her complete story: Naomi Judd lost her battle with mental illness. The last line says: "You are not alone. I am still here." As someone who has battled mental illness for most of my 55 years on this earth, that line wrecked me. I have been in the places she has. I'm still there much of the time. This book will stay with me a very long time. I will think on her story and see how many ways it parallels my own. ...more

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Sep 08, 2022 Becky rated it really liked it

This was heart breaking to read after her untimely death. It's hard to rate and review. In my opinion Naomi Judd seemed like an amazing person. She went through hell battling her depression and anxiety. I felt that her husband was kinda blind to her silent cries for help. Maybe because I experience mental illness also. I don't know. It makes me sad at how much better she seemed or became to her not being able to hold on anymore. I wish she would have read some of her words when she started her b This was heart breaking to read after her untimely death. It's hard to rate and review. In my opinion Naomi Judd seemed like an amazing person. She went through hell battling her depression and anxiety. I felt that her husband was kinda blind to her silent cries for help. Maybe because I experience mental illness also. I don't know. It makes me sad at how much better she seemed or became to her not being able to hold on anymore. I wish she would have read some of her words when she started her battle again. Maybe she did. ...more

Naomi judd book river of time

I agree with other reviews but this is one authors very painful - what, story, journey - that seems too simplistic for any person’s life with depression. I felt that she tried to be as honest and forthcoming as possible while still going through that shizz every freaking second of every freaking day and night. So please. No judgement here. God bless her family and everyone dealing with any measure of it.

Naomi judd book river of time

Jul 18, 2022 Carol rated it it was amazing

After finishing her book, I was happy that she believed in hope but so very sad that her ending was not a good one after struggling for many years. She tried hard but lost the battle and eventually gave up. May she find peace now in her eternal resting place. I find I was relating with a lot of her anxiety and relationship with her mother. I too have my own struggles. All I can say is, I hope that God continues to provide strength for me to continue with my own life.

Naomi judd book river of time

Jul 01, 2022 Linda Risden rated it it was amazing

You are an inspiration Naomi and you are loved. I enjoyed this book very much. Thank you.

Naomi judd book river of time

Jul 18, 2022 Val rated it it was amazing

This was a good book and is full of a lot of factual scientific information. I appreciated her viewpoint from both a nurse's and a patients stance. It was a unique read knowing that she eventually did succumb to the suicidal ideation that she struggled with for so long. The last line of the book "You are not alone. I am still here." made my heart sink a bit. It was a lifelong battle for her. This was a good book and is full of a lot of factual scientific information. I appreciated her viewpoint from both a nurse's and a patients stance. It was a unique read knowing that she eventually did succumb to the suicidal ideation that she struggled with for so long. The last line of the book "You are not alone. I am still here." made my heart sink a bit. It was a lifelong battle for her. ...more

Naomi judd book river of time

Brave, inspiring story of survival and hope

I started reading Naomi's book when I heard about her death. She had such tremendous insight into our need to lose the stigma around mental illness and raise our children in an environment where they are encouraged to openly share their emotions and are educated early about sexual abuse. So appreciate this book.
"In the 1950s and ’60s, the majority of parents never thought about teaching their children how to protect themselves. No one discussed sexual a

Brave, inspiring story of survival and hope

I started reading Naomi's book when I heard about her death. She had such tremendous insight into our need to lose the stigma around mental illness and raise our children in an environment where they are encouraged to openly share their emotions and are educated early about sexual abuse. So appreciate this book.
"In the 1950s and ’60s, the majority of parents never thought about teaching their children how to protect themselves. No one discussed sexual abuse with kids. We now know the greatest danger to young girls is from an adult they know, not a stranger. I often thought that my mother might have suffered sexual abuse as a girl. If she did, she would never say. Any experience that fell outside the realm of the “all-American family” was “dirty laundry” that should never see the light of day."
"Each painful memory shared a similar theme: being exposed to a threatening or troubling situation and then having my feelings go unrecognized or be dismissed..."
"Only by telling our stories will more people understand. Only by telling the truth will we stop the stigma."
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Naomi Judd shared all

I rated this book 5 because Naomi told us everything. There is really no information she didn’t share and at times was very overwhelming to read, and would have to stop reading take a break and do something upbeat and cheerful. If I the reader was that overwhelmed imagine how it was for Naomi who lived it.
Honest forthrite read,humble talented loving Naomi laid her life out to help others and it will . A page turner. Not really for the faint of heart in some parts. I love h

Naomi Judd shared all

I rated this book 5 because Naomi told us everything. There is really no information she didn’t share and at times was very overwhelming to read, and would have to stop reading take a break and do something upbeat and cheerful. If I the reader was that overwhelmed imagine how it was for Naomi who lived it.
Honest forthrite read,humble talented loving Naomi laid her life out to help others and it will . A page turner. Not really for the faint of heart in some parts. I love her and her family . God bless them all

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Naomi judd book river of time

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