Published in 2019
160 pages
Jill Stark was born in Edinburgh, Scotland and now calls Melbourne, Australia home.
She is the author of two books, and is an award-winning journalist with a career spanning two decades. Happy Never After: Why The Happiness Fairytale Is Driving Us Mad (And How I Flipped The Script) is a forensic examination of our relentless pursuit of happiness in an age of anxiety. Her first book, High Sobriety: My Year without Booze is a best-selling memoir about her journey through a year off the grog, and a forensic exploration of Australia’s binge drinking culture. It was shortlisted for the Kibble Literary Awards and was a finalist in the Walkley Book of the Year.
What is this book about?
A warm and practical book of tips and wisdom to help guide you through the tough times. Whether you’re having a bad day, or a run of bad days that seems never-ending, Jill Stark offers signposts to help you find the path back to yourself. When You’re Not OK is an emotional first-aid kit for your body, mind, and soul, written by someone who’s been there too.