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Your Head is a Houseboat: A Chaotic Guide to Mental Clarity

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Condition
New
Format
Paperback
Dimensions
6.75 x 0.6 x 7.95 in
Weight
2.31 lb
Publisher
Hardie Grant Books
Publication date
November 2, 2021
Language
English

Description

"The most important and accessible mental health book in a generation. Truly life-changing." – Osher Günsberg Your Head is a Houseboat is a uniquely hilarious guide to what goes on in your brain, from illustration sensation Campbell Walker aka Struthless. The only truth we really know is that we're going to spend the rest of our lives in our own houseboat (our head) so it makes sense to make that houseboat as good as possible. The houseboat needs cleaning and maintenance, and it shouldn't be weighed down by junk (our own thoughts and other people's opinions). It has an unreliable and overworked Sea Captain, and a zoo of animalistic desires below the deck who are really steering. But it's your houseboat, so it's probably time for you to cast away and set sail (is that even how houseboats work?) on a journey to understanding it. In Your Head is a Houseboat, Cam demystifies brain functions, mental health, emotions, mindfulness and psychology – but with less complex terminology and more bizarre metaphors. It's a book filled with illustrations, journal exercises and words that will probably hit too close to home. At its core, this is a funny, accessible approach to understanding your head and making it a nicer place to live. Read more

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Publisher Hardie Grant Books
Publication date November 2, 2021
Language English
Print length 128 pages
ISBN-10 1743797494
ISBN-13 95
Item Weight 2.31 pounds
Dimensions 6.75 x 0.6 x 7.95 inches

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Top Amazon Reviews


Very Cool Book
Format: Paperback
I came across Campbell Walker through youtube and really like what he has to say. This book is really refreshing and very easy to read. I didn't do the journal prompts, but plan to reread and put in that work! It just makes sense, but it's not some boring self help book. It's a great way to recognize the busyness in your head and approach it with curiosity. Recognize it and sort it all out. I've bought this book two more times as gifts for others. I just think it's a really cool book. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2026 by mid-mo mom

Fun, witty, and genius
Format: Paperback
I love Cameron's illustrations and he makes very valid points with different exercises and diagrams to throw down some digestible wisdom.
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2025 by Julie

This book helped me get through some rough times!
Format: Paperback
I love this book, I think I needed to read it sooner. Struthless’ way of thinking is a one in a generation thing. He is able to convey strong emotions and themes in a funny way. While reading the book I could hear him in my head. The book is filled with helpful metaphors that make understanding mental health very simple and in a meaningful way. The art and the print of the book is spotless. I wish more people knew about the book, I think it would help many of us struggling with a messy mind. During hard times is easy to get lost in the fog and this book is a workbook to get out of it 😊 Thanks Campbell for sharing all your crazy thoughts with the world with so much commitment. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2026 by YoursTrulyTheFlea

A chaotic and enjoyable dive into clarity
Format: Paperback
The analogies in this book speak to me. This is so much better than listening to or reading the regular run-of-the-mill self help book. Walker's writing may seem helter-skelter, but there's a beautiful pattern that emerges that really speaks to those of us in the real world. His writing and illustrations pull together complicated ideas in a simple, existing way. I've read the entire thing and am now returning to go back to do the writing assignments since I've never journaled before. I'm excited to see what becomes of my though process now that I have an easy guide without the clinical scariness. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2023 by BamaSkye

I want to gift this to my loved ones and my future kid
Format: Paperback
As a person who's on therapy for almost a decade, I can easily say this book is worth many many therapy sessions (of course you need real therapy if you are going through excessive trauma)- and the best thing is that you go through its exercises in your own pace. As I was reading this, I imagined what would happen if I was provided with this wisdom in such a fun and relatable way if I were to just entering my adulthood. I giggled and cried several times while reading it and it reminded me of the Little Prince with its wisdom and illustrations. I appreciate Cam for his vulnerability and kindness. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2024 by Irem A.

Not your average self help book
Format: Kindle
Love his communication style. Great transitions pull you through the book to keep reading. He gives you a lot to chew on about the power of journaling. Note to anyone brave enough to navigate the mental waterways he describes you will have to read this book more than once to get the full benefit. It's very thought provoking and rich with metaphors. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2022 by Amazon Customer

Wow!
Format: Kindle
Fun to read with seriously useful wisdom that can be directly applied to your life. I read it in a couple of hours. Will go through it again and this time do the journaling. A thought: Finding mental clarity, self compassion and general peace of mind are all theme’s people from all over the world could use help with. I grew up in Kenya, now live the Netherlands and work in the intercultural space. I feel that making a version of this book in which the metaphor and the drawings are culturally fitting (hence differentiated per cultural group - eg. Featuring the big five and no snakes in the zoo for the African region) would help the writer reach even more people in the world. All in all: an excellent and easy to read tool which actually focuses on helping the reader go through a transformative and very personal process and not on the writer showing off how smart he is (even though he actually is incredibly smart :) ) ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2023 by Elizabeth

Incredible
Format: Paperback
This is one of my favorite self improvement books. This is the second copy I bought so I can let others in my life borrow it when they feel lost/their thoughts and life are too tangled. I highly recommend it. The metaphors are very insightful and makes internal thought processes make a lot of sense. The dark humor is great and kinda optimistically nihilistic. Especially if you've found yourself in a bit of a depressive spot, it's realistic and comforting. Can't recommend this book enough. Just great. One copy for me and one copy for loved ones to borrow. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2025 by Kit
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