The Reading Bud

Book Blog by Heena Rathore-Pardeshi

ARC Review: Finding Happiness In The Dark by Kenneth Liddane

Book Details:

Author: Kenneth Liddane
Release Date: 19th September 2021
Genre: Non-Fiction, Self-Development, Self-Help
Series:
Format: E-book 
Pages: 190 pages
Publisher: A Helping Mind
Blurb:
Have you ever said “I WILL BE HAPPY IF…”?
Did you ever achieve that? And if so, what happened next? Are you living happily ever after, or did you set new goals and update your “I will be happy if…” statement? Why does your happiness have to be conditional?
By searching for happiness, we are basically telling ourselves “I am not happy now”, and happiness itself becomes a temporary solution to distract ourselves from how we are actually feeling.
By re-introducing ourselves to our core instincts and drives, we can start to see how we developed unhelpful thoughts, feelings, emotions and behaviours. With this insight, these negative aspects of ourselves are no longer “bad”, instead they are logical and justified.
By considering the knowledge, skills and possible supports highlighted in this book, you will see that you no longer need to avoid, suppress or endure any part of your true self. 
By using your full potential, you are better able to face any challenge and life experience, and in doing so, experience, welcome and acknowledge all of the associated feelings and emotions naturally. 
What are you waiting for?

Review

Rating: 4 out of 5.

Finding Happiness In The Dark by Kenneth Liddane is a very well-written and well-executed book on helping oneself in times of need when the mind goes into the dark seat and we start to feel alone and unhappy.

This is a book by a very experienced person who is not only equipped with dealing with his own patients for consultations but also has the education and the drive for it. This book had some really great concepts, understandable and relatable answers to some common questions and some brilliant techniques and tricks that can help a person come out of the recesses of depression, anxiety and the com orbit conditions. At least on the surface level. In order to get treated or to know more, you can always consult with the author.

I would recommend this book to everyone who is either going through a dark phase or knows someone who is suffering because of it.


You can also read this review on:

Goodreads


Amazon


I love reading your comments, so please go ahead…

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

I’m Heena

Welcome to The Reading Bud, my cosy corner of the internet dedicated to all things books and authors. Here, I invite you to join me on a journey of discovering under-represented books, independent and small press authors, and all things book with a touch of love and loud purrs. Let’s get Reading!

September 2021
M T W T F S S
 12345
6789101112
13141516171819
20212223242526
27282930  

Reading is like breathing to me.

Recent Posts

  • ARC Review: A River of Blood by Adam Williams

    Book Details: Author: Adam WilliamsRelease Date: 1 November 2025Series: Genre: Historical Mystery, SuspenseFormat: E-book Pages: 382 pagesPublisher: Earnshaw Books LtdBlurb:Egypt 1099 CE, Qahira (Cairo)Samuel, a Jewish doctor versed in alchemy, and Gregory, his English apprentice, are investigating a…

  • Book Review: Catalyst by Sloane Mercer

    Book Details: Author: Sloane Mercer Release Date: 2 October 2025Series: Genre: Psychological Thriller, Political Thriller, Terrorism/Espionage Thriller, Literary Suspense, International IntrigueFormat: E-book Pages: 193 pagesPublisher: AMEE PublishingBlurb:Everyone’s the hero in their story. Even the monsters.Jake Rossi, a Capitol…

  • Book Review: Unearthed: The Lies We Carry & The Truths They Bury by Chanchal Garg

    Book Details: Author: Chanchal GargRelease Date: 2nd June 2025Series: Genre: AutobiographyFormat: E-book Pages: 282 pagesPublisher: Blurb:In this searing memoir, Chanchal Garg reveals the spiritual and sexual abuse that shattered her sense of self and forced her to question…

  • Book Spotlight: Catalyst by Sloane Mercer

    Welcome to the TRB Lounge. Today, we are featuring author Sloane Mercer for her latest release, Catalyst. Book: CatalystAuthor: Sloane MercerPublication Date: October 2, 2025Publisher: AMEE PublishingGenres: Psychological Thriller, Political Thriller, Terrorism/Espionage Thriller, Literary Suspense, International…

  • Book Review: The Convergence: Broken Magic by Richard French

    Book Details: Author: Richard FrenchRelease Date: 1 March 2025Series: Convergence SeriesGenre: Dystopian, Speculative FictionFormat: E-book Pages: 184 pagesPublisher: Indie Pen PressBlurb:Federation Enforcer Samantha Reed has orders to kill Connor Blake—the one person whose soul was torn from hers…