Daring To Take Up Space

Such a touching book!

This book is GREAT, it was really well written and I read a quote somewhere before buying it and I’m not disappointed at all. This is one of those books that you treasure and always keep with you. I recommend it for anyone who is struggling with self worth or depression or anxiety. It definitely helped me and I hope it helps you too🤍

Really nice book when your feeling down, this book lifted me :-) Thanks

This book was great, and easy to read. While it could sometimes be repetitive. There was some Messages that stuck with me :)

This book is just like a friend so many of us have needed when we are not putting ourselves first. It is just pages of compassion. The book is not targeted at any one health condition it is can apply to anyone who is being too hard on themselves. However the first page is dedicated to her 17 year old self so I do think the best audience is teenagers and 20 somethings suffering with anxiety and depression. My advice would be read the writers Tumblr blog. If you like some of her posts you'll like this as a small book that can fit nicely into a small bag during tough times.

Honestly don't think I've cried so much. I feel this book is such a good affirmation book and made me feel as if I was seen and heard Would definitely recommend it,it's a hard read but worth it.

A gentle and insightful book filled with love and understanding. Highly recommend this book to all. Thank you for writing this book.

This book is a must have. The comfort I needed through a difficult time, and reassurance and inspiration. Thankyou.

Dieses Buch spiegelt viele meiner Gefühle und Gedanken. Es gibt einem das Gefühl nicht allein mit seinen Ängsten und Problemen zu sein. Man fühlt sich einfach verstanden.

Amazing book

If you feel alone and unheard this will be a soothing balm for the soul.

i bought this book twice. I book the actual book 3 years ago and brought it oversea and left it in my home country. Going thru a some really tough time and I remember the words that I read from this book which made me buy it once again on Kindle. I love it so much I would quote the entire book and print it out and place it everywhere in my house to help me go thru this toughest time of my life. Honestly I would forever talk about this book to others if you looking for something to heal yourselves this is it. So beautifully written, so genuine so warm. I honestly love it a lot

“Daring to Take Up Space” by Daniel Koepke is a book of poetics that works as therapy, advice, &/or self-help toward self-acceptance & better mental health. The key point / goal is in the title, dare to take up space & learn that you’re enough. Learn to be vulnerable, give yourself permission to feel, & work toward becoming one’s authentic self. Love your whole self (on good days & less successful days). Cleanse yourself of shame. Heal. This isn’t necessarily a book I’d pick up by myself, as it was recommended to me by a good friend. The title, cover artwork, & bling intrigued me, & I’m overall glad I took a chance on it. It’s a very positive book, but it let’s the reader know that getting self-acceptance is a journey. There are ups & downs & some days are just about getting through. The book itself is divided into four sections, “Combatting Shame,” “Connection,” “Hope and Resilience,” & “Growth and Affirmation.” It’s slightly repetitive, but in a needful way that reminds that reader of things one has to hear more than once. As far as the poetics, I’d say it’s utilitarian & meant to have as broad an appeal as possible. The language has a simple elegance to it that isn’t too technical or over-wrought, so it’s pretty readable for any type of reader or even people that don’t read often. The sections are all broken down into single page units that one could read a day at a time or as one needs. Personally, I think it’s probably better consumed that way. Different sections would then be better referred to as one needed through one’s personal therapeutic journey. My one critique is a very minor one. I find that the poetics are a bit simple to the point that it’s not something I’d read simply for the pleasure of reading or for writing inspiration. It’s very personal & direct & focused on helping one toward self-acceptance. Not imagistic or with deep or intriguing metaphor or simile. Then again, it’s not from the perspective of a singular poet writing about their own experience. It’s meant to teach & instruct & help. A very minor critique & more just mentioned as it’s very different than any other poetry I normally read & review. It is incredibly thoughtful & insightful as well as caring & soothing. It’s a perfect book to read & refer back to as one needs on the bumpy journey that is self-love, self-care, self-acceptance, etc. Would definitely recommend to anyone whether they’re going through mental health struggles or not. It could be a help to anyone. So glad that I read this & especially glad my friend suggested this book to me. Thank you! 💜