I Cry in Corners: Embracing Your Feelings, Throat-Punching Anxiety, and Managing Your Emotions Well

In this witty outing, pastor Orozco (Nomad) urges readers to navigate their emotions with faith as a guide. Told for most of her life “that my emotions and passions were too much,” the author at 33 found herself burnt out and miserable. Following an emotional breakdown, she decided that she “was tired of trying to fix my brokenness; I wanted to live in Christ’s wholeness.” In each chapter, Orozco mines biblical stories and general faith wisdom to advise readers on handling anxiety, insecurity, disappointment, and more. She posits that readers who feel lonely can use their solitude to “spend time alone with God,” a process that can refresh one’s perspective, while those dealing with anxiety should turn to scripture and recall how when “Jesus faced fear and lies, he met each scenario with love and compassion.” The book’s title—the author’s half serious, half tongue-in-cheek reply when an Instagram commenter asked how she manages her emotions—reflects Orozco’s brand of irreverent humor, which enlivens discussions of how she overcame her own struggles, including a particularly heartfelt rendering of her challenges with infertility. While readers will have to decide for themselves whether faith is the cure-all that Orozco seems to suggest, they’ll find plenty of understanding. (Aug.)