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If You Feel Too Much, Expanded Edition: Thoughts on Things Found and Lost and Hoped For Hardcover – September 6, 2016

by Jamie Tworkowski (Author), Donald Miller (Foreword)

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Now in an expanded hardcover edition with new stories—the New York Times bestseller from the founder of To Write Love on Her Arms!

In 2006 Jamie Tworkowski wrote a story called “To Write Love on Her Arms,” about helping a friend through her struggle with drug addiction, depression, and self-injury. The piece was so hauntingly beautiful that it quickly went viral, giving birth to a non-profit organization of the same name. Now, To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA) is an internationally recognized leader in suicide prevention and a source of hope, encouragement, and support for people worldwide.

If You Feel Too Much is a celebration of hope, wonder, and what it means to be human. From personal stories of struggling on days most people celebrate to words of strength and encouragement in moments of loss, the essays in this book invite readers to believe that it’s okay to admit to pain and okay to ask for help. If You Feel Too Much is an important book from one of this generation’s most important voices.

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"I’ve heard countless stories from people who were hurting, lonely, confused, and even suicidal—they were able to find a toehold in Jamie's words. They love him because he accepted them as they were, told them they didn’t have to act, and let them know their story contributed to the beauty."
—from the foreword by Donald Miller, New York Times bestselling author of Blue Like Jazz

"It's rare that I'm truly inspired by what life brings to my front door. Meeting Jamie was one of these rare moments. He has the biggest heart and when he says the words 'You matter,' you believe him."
—Alex Morgan, U.S. Women's National Soccer Team

“Jamie loves people unlike anyone I’ve ever met. He is also a humble guy and a faithful friend. He’s the one who has offered to come on my darkest day, to cry with me, and on my best day to celebrate. His brand of love is one without judgment, boundaries or pretense. This book gives you a wonderful glimpse at Jamie’s beautiful heart. You’re in for a treat.”
—Bob Goff, New York Times-bestselling author of Love Does

“Jamie is special. He is sincere and sensitive and kind. He has poured his heart into this book, and that's how he lives his life. I hope the honesty in Jamie's story and experiences will help you to be honest in yours.”
—Kyle Korver, NBA All-Star

"Through poignant self-reflection and stories that pulse with a poetic rawness, Jamie invites us to be part of a bigger conversation. It's one that leads to community, connection, healing and incredible hope."
—Dr. Georgina Smith, clinical psychologist

"With this book, you have Jamie's heart in your hands. By honestly sharing his life, in joy and pain, he is teaching others how to do the same. If You Feel Too Much is Jamie's guide to loving better and finding joy in being known."
—Jason Russell, co-founder of Invisible Children

"It's impossible not to feel it deep in your guts when Jamie writes or speaks. His vivid honesty about the human condition always leaves me simultaneously inspired and feeling less alone. This book can only be summed up by using Jamie's own words—it truly is ‘a living, breathing, screaming invitation to believe better things.’"
—Keltie Knight, TV personality

“There are people that say they care for others. And then there are those that do care. Then there is Jamie, who breathes love. This book is proof.”
—Propaganda, hip-hop artist and spoken word poet

"When I first met Jamie, he struck me as someone on a mission. Through his sheer determination, he brought some difficult issues out of the shadows and helped so many people realize they were not alone. I believe this book will inspire others to do the same, to get help, and to chase their passion just as he has."
—Kevin Lyman, founder and producer of the Vans Warped Tour

"We hired Jamie when he was 22 years old to be our Florida Sales Rep. That decision surprised a lot of people. When he left the company at 26 to start TWLOHA, people were equally surprised. It’s rare in life when one knows without a shadow of doubt what they are meant to be doing on this planet. It’s been incredible to watch Jamie's journey unfold.”
—Bob Hurley, Founder/Chairman of Hurley

About the Author

Jamie Tworkowski is the founder of To Write Love on Her Arms, a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide. He spends much of his time on the road, telling the TWLOHA story and encouraging audiences at universities, concerts, and music festivals. Jamie has been interviewed by NBC Nightly News, CBS Sunday Morning, and Rolling Stone magazine. A proud uncle, he lives in Melbourne Beach, Florida.

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NOTE TO SELF

Dear jamie,

The only justice is love. Just let it go. You don’t have to write back. You don’t have to explain. This is not about being right. There is something true inside the song you can’t stop listening to. You don’t feel at home anywhere, but you feel at home when Aaron sings that song. Someone calling you a criminal does not make you a criminal, just as someone calling you a hero does not make you a hero. Nobody gets to name you. Find your identity in the one true place. If someone gives you something, and then takes it back—that’s okay. If someone says something or sees something, and then they don’t—it’s okay. Do not be like some broken lawyer making the same argument over and over again, always reaching for rewind. Guilt and regret, those are awful places. You know that. So don’t live there. Do not despair. Do not be afraid. Grace is the interesting thing. Hope.

And God must be a pretty big fan of today, because you keep waking up to it. You have made known your request for a hundred different yesterdays, but the sun keeps rising on this thing that has never been known. Yesterday is dead and over. Wrapped in grace. Those days are grace. You are still alive, and today is the most interesting day. Today is the best place to live.

These things deserve your attention: your family, your friends, the people you will meet today, the strangers with their stories. They say, “We are all in this together.” It is absolutely true. That girl with cancer in her stomach and chaos in her mind. She’s with us. That guy with tears in his eyes and ghosts in his heart. He loved her, and you could see it. You could see it and you told him that it wasn’t his to carry. You told him about grace, and you told him about the song. And you believed it. You were certain of it. So if it’s true for him, then isn’t it also true for you?

Wake up. You’re alive.

Your Friend,
Jamie

PS: And that diamond ring, i know you think about it a lot. i know you don’t know what to do with it. That ring does not define you. It never did. Then or now. You can wear it around your neck. You can throw it to the sea. It doesn’t matter. It’s not your name. You are free.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ TarcherPerigee; Expanded edition (September 6, 2016)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1101982721
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1101982723
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.68 x 0.81 x 7.83 inches

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Deanokat

An Amazing Book of Hope

Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2015

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Yesterday I finished reading Jamie Tworkowski's book, "If You Feel Too Much: Thoughts on Things Found and Lost and Hoped For." For those of you who don't know, Jamie is the founder of To Write Love On Her Arms. (TWLOHA), an amazing organization whose mission is "presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide."

The book is a collection of some of Jamie's writings from between 2005 and 2014, many of which appear on the TWLOHA blog (a blog I was honored to write for in March of last year). Even though I had read many of these pieces before, I wanted to take them in all at once, in book form. And I'm so glad I did.

"If You Feel Too Much" is a book of hope, for sure. It should be required reading not only for people who may be struggling, but for everyone. The messages Tworkowski's essays convey are so important. They tell us what is actually important in life, and how we should live and treat others. If more people thought and lived like Jamie Tworkowski, the world would be such a better place.

Of all the selections in this book, a couple of them really stand out to me. Of course, there's "To Write Love on Her Arms," which is the piece that gave birth to the entire TWLOHA movement back in 2006. Jamie wrote the story about then-19-year-old Renee Yohe, who was battling depression and addiction, frequently cut herself, and had attempted suicide. After Jamie posted the story on MySpace, it went viral. The rest, as they say, is history.

But of all the writings in "If You Feel Too Much," I was most moved by "There Is Still Some Time." It's a short piece. Under 300 words. But those words are so impactful. Here's a portion of it:

"You are more than just your pain. You are more than wounds, more than drugs, more than death and silence.

There is still some time to be surprised.

There is still some time to ask for help.

There is still some time to start again.

There is still some time for love to find you.

It’s not too late.

You’re not alone."

If you need some hope, pick up a copy of "If You Feel Too Much" and read it. And if you know someone who's going through a difficult time, no matter what the reason, maybe grab a copy for them and suggest that they read it. It is truly powerful.

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Ktildes

Everyone should read this.

Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2015

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So I finished this book a few days ago but I had a procedure done and needed a few days recovery. This is a really hard book to review. It's written by Jamie Tworkowski who is the founder of To Write Love On Her Arms (TWLOHA), a nonprofit organization I have been following and supporting for years. If you are not familiar with TWLOHA, you should be. Go to the TWLOHA website, learn, and get involved. Their mission: "TWLOHA is a nonprofit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide. TWLOHA exists to encourage, inform, inspire, and invest directly into treatment and recovery." Again, check out their website: http://twloha.com/.

Back to the book at hand. I pre-ordered it and anxiously awaited it, then it say on my shelves for a while. I was in school and the mind set was just not there yet. Then school ended and I started my onslaught on reading. As soon as I started reading this I knew I would need my journal. Everything and everyone involved in TWLOHA is amazingly profound and life-changing, even in the smallest ways. Jamie is too. This book is a memoir of sorts in which Jamie shares his experiences and life with the reader. He shares short stories and letters, such as a beautiful letter to his mother. He writes in the lowercase i which I find very interesting. His writing is very personal and intimate; you feel as if you know him and you can relate. Goddess knows I can relate.

I must say that I underlined and dog-eared many pages in this book. There were a few stories that brought tears to my eyes. One caused me to write a journal entry, which I posted on here 2 posts back. And it reminded me that I wanted to look at my old Livejournal and start copying the posts down, to publish later, perhaps.

I encouraged one of my best friends, who is a psychotherapist, to have a few copies in her office, as it could help some of her patients. She was excited that I was reading it and said its on her to be read list. I encourage EVERYONE to get this book, pass it on to your friends and family, even strangers. The theme is simple: love yourself, love others, remember you are NOT alone, and never give up.

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Desiree

You're Not Alone.

Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2015

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I've been a big supporter of TWLOHA since I found out about the organization. It was just really starting to take off & I was in the midst of the beginning of my clinical depression. I didn't want to leave my house,hardly ever did. I cried constantly & didn't just want to give up but,give in to all the negative emotions that I felt. I felt like my life would've been better if it was over. One day,I stumbled upon TWLOHA & my life forever changed. Jamie Tworkowski is the driving force of this movement. He's helped so many people over the years & continues to every single day. He's always blogging,going on tours,and speaking @ different conferences. He's also an excellent writer. Some of the passages in this book can be seen on Tumblr,Facebook,Twitter,etc. This book also gives you great insight into the man behind the foundation. From writing about his love of family,loss of great friends,missing the girl of his dreams,or just his thoughts on different holidays,you see more into the guy that started it all. It's great to see how he's dealt with so many situations that I,myself,have felt like I couldn't come back from. No,my experiences weren't the same as his but,he lets you know that no matter what you go through,there's hope. That hope,love,and a bit of faith can help you through the darkest nights. I completely recommend this book & I thank Jamie so much for writing it. His words reach more people than he realizes.

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Paul

Wonderful book, Jamie give you permission to feel

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 26, 2017

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Wonderful book, Jamie give you permission to feel, it's OK to feel. While it does give you some links and resources, and encourages you to seek help, it does not provide the next step. I am someone who feels too much so can i encourage you to read one more book, it is the book you should read after this and helped me so much. The Inner Voice of Love by Henri J. M. Nouwen, it will lead you, ever so gently through the incessant loneliness to the harbour on the other side.

Natacha M

Beautifully Written!

Reviewed in Canada on June 13, 2015

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Jamie Tworkowski has such a way with words. It is beautifully written! The things he has written about are issues that need to be made more aware of. People need to know that they are loved; that their story matter, that they matter! And the way he writes really makes you understand. He is also very humble in the way he writes - the way he doesn't capitalize his i's. It may be a small detail, but it is something that I picked up on on the first couple pages. Thank you for writing this Jamie!

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Nina Cordes

Unglaublich schön!!

Reviewed in Germany on June 7, 2016

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Ich verfolge Jamie und seine Organisation schon länger und musste dieses Buch haben.
Es ist keine einzelne Geschichte, die sich durch das Buch zieht, sondern es sind viele kleine Einträge zu verschiedenen Zeiten und Themen, die Jamie bewegt haben. Dieses Buch bewegt einen, es erdet und es lässt einen ganz anders denken, rührt einen zu Tränen und bringt einen zum Schmunzeln. Jeder von uns sollte einen Freund wie Jamie haben!

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je recommande ce livre

Reviewed in France on November 24, 2015

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Ce livre, son auteur et les personnes entourant la vie et le parcours de Jamie sont tout autant de choses qui font que ce livre doit être lu. Sincère, touchant et inspirant cette histoire mérite d'être lu et partager par le plus grand nombre.

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Deeksha Suresh

Five Stars

Reviewed in India on August 12, 2015

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Brilliant and hopeful!

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