Scared stiff
Sara L. Latta
- Reading
- Read together or check in as you go; pause on any phobia that feels unsettling, and talk about how the book explains its effects and possible ways of overcoming it.
- Themes
- Understanding phobias: The book explores how phobias may arise and affect people, using biology and psychology alongside historical material. The stated approach is informational: it explains phobias and considers possible ways people might overcome them.
- Worth knowing
- The subject is fear and phobias, including examples such as spiders, clowns, flying and water. Consider whether these topics are comfortable for your reader to explore.