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The Truth About Broken: The Unfixed Version of Self-love
At the age of 20, Hannah Blum went from Prom Queen to a mental patient in the blink of an eye, but what she believed would be the end was only just the beginning. In her first book, The Truth About The Unfixed Version of Self-Love, Hannah Blum redefines what it means to love yourself and takes readers on an unforgettable journey towards embracing what makes them different. It's self-love from the perspective of someone living with a mental illness in a society that has labeled her and others as broken. A collection of captivating true stories that will never leave you after reading. Hannah features her quotes and poetry that have gained global attention across social media and online platforms in the book.This is not your typical self-love book. If you are struggling with loving yourself, regardless if you have a mental illness, this book is for you.
- GenresMental HealthNonfiction
110 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 15, 2019
About the author
Hannah Blum
4 books17 followersHi! My name is Hannah Blum, author of The Truth About Broken: The Unfixed Version of Self-Love. I am a creator sharing my life with bipolar disorder through my content online and on social media. I am the author of the mental health blog, Halfway2Hannah, and known for the quotes I post on social media about mental health.
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May 13, 2020
Simply honest
Highly recommend this book to anyone looking to build a better relationship with themselves. The book was written very simply with extremely profound messages. The stories are all so heartfelt and inspiring, had me bawling my eyes out whilst at the same time filling me up with hope and joy. An absolute page turner, could not put it down! I have read many books about self love and compassion, but this book gave a completely different perspective which was so refreshing and so real. No jargon. No facade. Just simply honest. And that's what makes it so powerful. For a long time I have been working on loving myself and hoping that sooner or later I will feel whole again. Constantly chasing the next thing to do to get me towards the best version of myself, but growing more and more frustrated that I just wasnt becoming who I wanted to be. Hannah put it so simply, "instead of fighting against the current of life, swim with it". And by letting go, you can "finally be at peace with your reflection; you can finally see that your beauty exists in what you believe makes you flawed." Thank you Hannah for helping me realise that "self-love is not attained; it's awakened."
Highly recommend this book to anyone looking to build a better relationship with themselves. The book was written very simply with extremely profound messages. The stories are all so heartfelt and inspiring, had me bawling my eyes out whilst at the same time filling me up with hope and joy. An absolute page turner, could not put it down! I have read many books about self love and compassion, but this book gave a completely different perspective which was so refreshing and so real. No jargon. No facade. Just simply honest. And that's what makes it so powerful. For a long time I have been working on loving myself and hoping that sooner or later I will feel whole again. Constantly chasing the next thing to do to get me towards the best version of myself, but growing more and more frustrated that I just wasnt becoming who I wanted to be. Hannah put it so simply, "instead of fighting against the current of life, swim with it". And by letting go, you can "finally be at peace with your reflection; you can finally see that your beauty exists in what you believe makes you flawed." Thank you Hannah for helping me realise that "self-love is not attained; it's awakened."
January 14, 2020
UPDATE: I interviewed Hannah Blum for this blog in 2018. I’m delighted to say her new book The Truth about Broken: the Unfixed Version of Self-Love is for sale on Amazon. A combination of memoir and the quotes and poetry that went viral on her Instagram account, Blum’s writing is raw and beautiful. She does not flinch when describing the pain and the beauty of life, of her experience with bipolar disorder 2. Her short essays are insightful and wise portraying a young woman who is light years ahead of her generation yet at the same time so in touch with them. Blum is a social media expert and is always engaging on new platforms to help spread the word about mental health and “slay stigma” as she calls it.
On the dark days she screamed.
On her bright days, she laughed.
There was no in between,
but every day she felt
This line is an example of her writing style. Blum is a Creative Director in Los Angeles, California. You can purchase her new book at http://halfway2hannah.com.
On the dark days she screamed.
On her bright days, she laughed.
There was no in between,
but every day she felt
This line is an example of her writing style. Blum is a Creative Director in Los Angeles, California. You can purchase her new book at http://halfway2hannah.com.
April 27, 2022
A truth-telling story of a woman’s journey with her mental health struggles and how she navigated through it with the support of those around her.
Heartbreaking at times, it touched my heart to see her continue to fight and support those around her. She poignantly writes at the end, “It’s okay to be different. It’s okay to feel broken. It’s okay to feel too much in a world that feels too little.”
Heartbreaking at times, it touched my heart to see her continue to fight and support those around her. She poignantly writes at the end, “It’s okay to be different. It’s okay to feel broken. It’s okay to feel too much in a world that feels too little.”
May 21, 2022
"Be vibrant and unique in a way that makes you feel alive. Share your truth and find the people who will love you for it. The people who are there for you whether you are dancing or shattering, smiling or crumbling..."
December 23, 2019
I really enjoyed reading Hannah’s journey to finding self love! It was heartbreaking at times, laughable others but most of all, truthful! Love this book!! We love you Susanna!!
January 11, 2020
I love this book, it was very powerful and really well written! I love the story and her expressing her emotions with the world.
January 21, 2020
awesome & quick read. Love Hannah's honesty and eye opening stories
February 5, 2020
Great book
I absolutely loved her story and I felt connected from beginning to end. I would recommend this to anyone! Y
I absolutely loved her story and I felt connected from beginning to end. I would recommend this to anyone! Y
April 7, 2020
Touch of humanity
She's truly remarkable for being wholesome and telling her story❤️ in a time where humanity seems like a lost cause she provides hope in knowing who she is inside
She's truly remarkable for being wholesome and telling her story❤️ in a time where humanity seems like a lost cause she provides hope in knowing who she is inside
April 30, 2020
Hannah Blum is truly an inspiration! She is brave, and truthful. Her words were captivating , filled with raw emotion & compassion.
May 29, 2020
Heartfelt. Hannah is such an inspiration. 💜
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Really enjoyed this book!
Really enjoyed this book!
January 17, 2024
This is a beautiful memoir that is filled with quotes and talking points that are relatable and moving. I laugh out loud, I cried, I made many highlights in this book.
March 13, 2024
I wanted to like it but it felt like canned inspiration to me. Sorry queen :(
June 30, 2022
I enjoyed the structure of this book. It took an artist approach by incorporating poems in between the chapter. It was written in a style that felt as if the reader is having a conversation with Author Hanna Blum. This books brings to light the reality of those with mental health and illness, dismembering stereotypes associated with mental facility and the patients. Beautiful read, personally I had to take mental breathers but was so drawn I couldn't put the book down. Hannah was able to write about the humanity and pain the people she encounter and their perspectives of the world they have come to know and how it shaped their reality.
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