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Gwendoline Smith MNZM, B. Soc. Sci., M. Soc. Sci. (Hons), Dip. Clin. Psych., is a clinical psychologist, speaker, blogger and the author of the titles The Book of Knowing, The Book of Overthinking and The Book of Angst, among others. In January 2022 Gwendoline was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her services to mental health. She also goes by the name Dr Know.
The book itself is filled with many beautiful yet helpful illustrations, graphs and quotes that help understand her points better. Smith also includes various checklists and quizzes that help inform people of symptoms to look out for in others and in themselves. Tearaway - Caitlin Robinson The author of The Book of Feeling Blue, is funny direct, warm, and knowledgeable. As well as being a clinical psychologist, she is also honest about her own personal experience of depression, Rather than a downer, fun illustrations and plenty of helpful facts make this book an uplifting relief. The Sunday Star Times
