I think I first heard about Dr. Judson Brewer’s Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind back in March. I bought a copy of the book, placed it on my shelf, and it sat there for months. It’s not that I didn’t want to get to reading it, but it’s not an easy book to read through.

This is an honest review, so I’m going to be straight with you: When I did start the book, it took me months to get through. It’s a dense book, and I found difficult to read. Part of that is due to the topic: who wants to shine a light on your own bad habits and start to face them? Facing your problems can be daunting in normal times, but especially during the pandemic.