EVERYONE BUT MYSELF A Memoir

Julie Chavez projects the cheer and passion that have earned her recognition for her podcast, "Ask a Librarian." Here she writes about a time of personal crisis when she was juggling the demands of her job and taking sole care of her sons when her husband was frequently traveling for work. Suddenly, she found herself experiencing a mental health crisis that manifested as panic attacks. Listeners will recognize how her mounting responsibilities and lack of support were causing moments of extreme anxiety--and hear in her voice her frustration and confusion over what was happening to her. At the same time, her sometimes playful writing and delivery style are engaging. Listeners will cheer Chavez on as she attempts to reclaim her joy and eventually achieves success. S.W. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: APRIL 2024]