I judged this book by its cover in a good way and immediately checked it out at the library. I thought by my 30s, I'd find a cure-all for some of my mental health challenges. But it's taken me a long time to learn that anxiety and depression don't just need management. All facets of my emotions and thoughts need nourishment to ease my mind from overloading. Martin walks through her journey of figuring out what triggers a wide range of emotions or moods, and how she transforms them by practicing self-awareness. She first gained popularity online with her community wordsofwomen - a collection of honest and vulnerable experiences written by women to celebrate their stories. The Book of Moods extends her work but more from the perspective of Martin's journey to understand her emotions from becoming moods that end up sabotaging us. Her advice never came across as contrived or heavy-handed, it's practical to apply to our relationships with family, friends, colleagues, and ourselves. If you're looking for an insightful and conversational book to help you cope from the past year or so, I'd highly recommend this - especially if you like The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin or Atomic Habits by James Clear.