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Contains VERY important information

Reviewed: 10-08-16

This contains very important information for everyone... not just parents, teachers, counselors, etc. We are all around children and are responsible, as a whole society, for the well-being of our next generation.

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I'm hooked on this awesome book series!!!!

Reviewed: 05-28-16

I only bought the first book in the series because it was on sale. When I listened to the first book I was hooked. (The series starts with "Touch of Frost".) I listened to the next and next and so forth. The narrators voice grew on me. at first it seemed awkward, but now I enjoy how it gives life to the characters. My better half got hooked on it (a 48 year old man) despite the protagonist being a young female Mythos Academy student. Although tailored for youth and young adults, the book is great for all ages!

When at a dinner with families, we mentioned it and it became a major conversation topic. (I think others purchased it after that...for themselves and their kids.)

While I suggest you start with the first in the series to make the most or of the characters and story line, if you haven't read or listened to the prior books in the series is fine to start with this one. this one can stand on it's own.

The storyline reminds me of Harry Potter...in a female version with newer technologies the characters use (e.g. cell phones).

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Wonderful lnsight with Light Humor

Reviewed: 05-24-16

I loved it.

It's done with such witt and sincerity, by an author whose talents and career includeds writing. It combines her valuable first- hand insight, her thoughts, feelings, and experience, and applies core fundamentals of borderline personality disorder and bipolar disorder. It a great example of a case of both. It is medically accurate, but more importantly gives depth and personal insight to an otherwise dry "five out of the nine symptoms" listed in the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual) for borderline personality disorder.

She tasks the reader step- by- step through time. it's written in the first person, which gives the reader the chance to get into her shots and share those experiences as she describes them.

Since the reader is the author there's is no doubt as to whether the reader is correctly portraying the author's story.

I usually take a long while listening to an audible book, but I raced through through this one because I spent all my free time to listening to the book. I didn't want to put in down.

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A Female Harry Potter? Good book

Reviewed: 12-30-15

Seemed a lot like a female version of Harry Potter. It would probably be entertaining and appropriate for a pre-eteen. I'm almost 40 yrs. old and enjoyed it just as much. It's a nice imaginary retreat away from the busy chaotic real world. The reader had an unusual way of fluctuating her voice while reading. I've imagined my personal reading would greatly differ from hers.

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A beautifully written, elegantly performed drama

Reviewed: 11-23-15

The writing is so poetic and descriptive. It turns a tragic story into a beautifully written and well versed experience. The excellent reader is the same as the actor in the film, so his voice brings the book to life.

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I re-read it three times. I love it!

Reviewed: 11-02-15

This is full of valuable information, whether the listener is one who has been diagnosed, the friend, family member, or professional.

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more about personal stories than point blank info

Reviewed: 11-02-15

too many poems and personal stories
otherwise a good book.I would have liked to hear more information with out deriving it from first hand accounts.

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Wow, so open, honest, and tender...

Reviewed: 06-04-13

What made the experience of listening to Get Me Out of Here the most enjoyable?

I could relate to so much. It felt so good to be able to relate...I am so thankful that Rachel was wiling to share her story, because I learned a lot and could relate a lot, and it helps all of us, whether we also have borderline or not.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Get Me Out of Here?

I loved reading about the sarcastic defendant transforming into a soft, caring, and loving adult.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

This book made me laugh, cry, and completely empathize.

Any additional comments?

I feel like I've been through the four years of therapy with her.

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