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| Author | Faith G. Harper |
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Unfuck your brain
By Faith G. Harper (2017)
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Overall reception: Mixed reception
Faith G. Harper's 'Unfuck Your Brain' (2017) receives mixed reception across review platforms, with a Goodreads rating of 3.31 out of 5 stars from over 21,000 ratings. The book attempts to explain neuroscience and trauma responses in accessible language, using extensive profanity and casual tone. Reviewers are sharply divided: supporters appreciate the straightforward approach to mental health topics and find the informal style refreshing, while detractors find the excessive swearing distracting and the 'edgy' tone forced or unprofessional. The Foreword Reviews professional assessment praised Harper's credentials and practical advice, noting she 'is a hoot with heart' and offers 'workable, professional advice,' though acknowledging the salty language will filter out some readers.
What readers loved
- Provides accessible explanations of brain science, neurotransmitters, and how trauma affects the brain
- Offers practical, actionable advice for managing anxiety, depression, PTSD, and trauma responses
- Written by a credentialed professional (PhD, LPC-S) with specific trauma counseling experience
- Includes useful information on grounding techniques, self-compassion, and habit change strategies
- Helps readers understand why their brains react to non-emergencies as if they were emergencies
- Good for refreshing knowledge of mental health basics in an engaging format
- Creates understanding and reduces shame around mental health struggles
Common critiques
- Excessive profanity throughout feels forced, gimmicky, or unprofessional to many readers ('fuck,' 'shit,' 'asshole' in nearly every sentence)
- Tone described as 'dudebro giving a TED talk' or like a 'sorority sister' showing off knowledge rather than genuinely helpful
- Audiobook has very poor sound quality with echo and feeble narration
- Writing style is so distracting that readers report being unable to focus on the actual content
- May not offer new information for those already familiar with mental health concepts
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