A Really Good Day: Summary Review
This is a quick summary review of A Really Good Day containing key details about the book.
What is A Really Good Day About?
"A Really Good Day: How Microdosing Made a Mega Difference in My Mood, My Marriage, and My Life" is a book by Ayelet Waldman that describes her experiences with microdosing, or the practice of taking small amounts of psychedelic drugs for therapeutic purposes. The book is a story based about the author's struggle with mood storms that led her to try a remedy as drastic as it is forbidden: microdoses of LSD. She reveals the fascinating journey and provides a window into one family and the complex world of a once-infamous drug seen through new eyes.
Who is the author of A Really Good Day?
Ayelet Waldman is an Israeli-American novelist and essayist. She has written seven mystery novels in the series The Mommy-Track Mysteries and four other novels. She has also written autobiographical essays about motherhood.
What are some key summary points from A Really Good Day?
Here are some key points and takeaways from the book:
- Waldman microdosed with LSD in an effort to improve her mood and reduce her symptoms of depression and anxiety.
- Waldman found that microdosing helped to improve her mood, creativity, and productivity, and that it also had positive effects on her relationships and overall well-being.
- Waldman describes the potential benefits of microdosing for a range of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, and ADHD.
- Waldman discusses the risks and drawbacks of microdosing, including the legal and ethical considerations, and the potential for negative side effects.
- Waldman advocates for the further study and research of microdosing as a potential treatment for mental health issues.
- Waldman's experiences with microdosing sparked a broader conversation about the potential therapeutic uses of psychedelic drugs.
Book details
- Print length: 256 pages
- Genre: Nonfiction, Memoir, Psychology
What are the chapters in A Really Good Day?
Chapter 1: A BLUE BOTTLE FROM “LEWIS CARROLL”
Chapter 2: THE FIRST POSITIVE EXPERIENCE
Chapter 3: MISREPRESENTATION OF LSD
Chapter 4: LSD’S CONTRIBUTIONS TO BREAKTHROUGH IDEAS
Chapter 5: THE WAR ON DRUGS AND THE GREATEST RISK OF LSD
Chapter 6: THE OVERALL 30-DAY EXPERIENCE
Chapter 7: FINAL SUMMARY
What is a good quote from A Really Good Day?
Top Quote: “One of the most important things the early LSD pioneers discovered is that the personality of the researcher administering the drug had a profound effect on the experience of the patient. If the examiner was cold and distant, the subject occasionally became hostile, even paranoid. The subjects of a warm and gentle researcher almost universally experienced feelings of love and joy.” (Meaning) - A Really Good Day Quotes, Ayelet Waldman
What do critics say?
Here's what one of the prominent reviewers had to say about the book: "Genuinely brave and human… In normalizing the conversation about LSD, she may one day help others feel normal.” — Jennifer Senior, The New York Times
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Chief Editor
Tal Gur is an author, founder, and impact-driven entrepreneur at heart. After trading his daily grind for a life of his own daring design, he spent a decade pursuing 100 major life goals around the globe. His journey and most recent book, The Art of Fully Living, has led him to found Elevate Society.
