How To Hold a Cockroach: A book for those who are free and don't know it

I saw an excerpt from this book on Facebook and thought it was interesting, a book for adults, written like a children’s book. There are several options to purchase, the recommended one is the hardcover, and that is what I chose, despite the contrast in pricing. The illustrations in this book are superb, simplistic yet deep— especially towards the back of the book. It is a quick read, you can quickly see where the book is going. It’s based upon building and changing your own perspective, and understanding why your perspective may sometimes go towards a negative position. I was honestly moved by the book, and shared it with my husband… Who never reads, but he read it all in one sitting and had the same emotions I did about it. I can’t wait to pass it along to my adult son to read, and I hope that he gets even a portion out of it that I did. It would be an excellent book for a gift. I don’t do a whole lot of Amazon reviews, despite purchasing more and more from them as I become more and more introverted with older age, I guess… if you’re looking at this book, opt for the hardcover copy, I feel the authors intent can only really be conveyed through this medium. It was simplistic and just a really good message. Well worth the money and is something I will likely purchase several copies of to gift and keep one on my bookshelf.

How to Hold a Cockroach is a gentle yet powerful story that explores themes of perception, acceptance, and emotional resilience. I use this book in my therapy practice and find it to be a valuable tool for opening up meaningful conversations. Personally, I read a chapter individually with each of my children to slowly introduce these intrinsic topics in a way that feels safe and personal. Its simplicity makes it accessible for all ages, yet the depth of its message stays with you. Highly recommended for both personal growth and therapeutic settings.

This book came to me by surprise, and I still don't know what exactly drew me to it--except perhaps the subtitle's offering of a new awareness of a freedom I don't always know is there. Matthew Maxwell's book is simple, heartfelt, gentle, and compelling. Others have pointed at its repetition of structure, but to me that made it more real, more instructive and illuminating: how we discover a bit of insight in one part of life, only to have to rediscover that same insight in another part of life. Or we learn, and then we forget, and then we learn again. By the end, I found myself rapt and already a bit freer. If you're looking for a contemplative work, for words and images to massage your brain for little truths, this lean, lovely parable just might be for you.

Easy read. Good topic. Great customer service. However the printing was not good. I was halfway reading it that most of the pages fell apart.

It was a quick read. There were parts that were incredibly impactful. Though I’ll never be that curious about cockroaches. I’d read it again

I found this book poignant! I absolutely loved it and I think everyone should read it. The repetition is absolute genius. The story is inspiring and relevant and wise - well done!

“But you can choose how to hold it!” says the voice of compassion in his heart. “No matter what happens, whatever truth there may be, you can choose how to hold it.” This book was recommended to me by a client and I’m glad I picked it up. I thought it presented the nuances of mental illness in a very relatable way. I also appreciated how it illustrated the power of perception and how it plays a huge role in how we view and handle life’s challenges. I also like how it highlighted how impactful our early experiences can be in shaping our worldviews. I read this on my Kindle but I think I’m going to purchase a physical copy so I can loan it to clients as I found it to be a beneficial read.

My 25-year-old son requested the hard cover version of this book for Christmas. He liked it so much he requested the rest of the family read it. Challenge yourself to gain a new perspective. I never thought I would look at cockroaches differently! Splurge on the hardcover.