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title: "How To Hold a Cockroach: A book for those who are free and don't know it"
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# How To Hold a Cockroach: A book for those who are free and don't know it

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- **What is this?** How To Hold a Cockroach: A book for those who are free and don't know it
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desertcart.com: How To Hold a Cockroach: A book for those who are free and don't know it: 9781733353335: Maxwell, Matthew, Daigle, Allie: Books

Review: Buy the hardcover version!!! - I saw an excerpt from this book on Facebook and thought it was interesting, a book for adults, written like a children’s book. There are several options to purchase, the recommended one is the hardcover, and that is what I chose, despite the contrast in pricing. The illustrations in this book are superb, simplistic yet deep— especially towards the back of the book. It is a quick read, you can quickly see where the book is going. It’s based upon building and changing your own perspective, and understanding why your perspective may sometimes go towards a negative position. I was honestly moved by the book, and shared it with my husband… Who never reads, but he read it all in one sitting and had the same emotions I did about it. I can’t wait to pass it along to my adult son to read, and I hope that he gets even a portion out of it that I did. It would be an excellent book for a gift. I don’t do a whole lot of desertcart reviews, despite purchasing more and more from them as I become more and more introverted with older age, I guess… if you’re looking at this book, opt for the hardcover copy, I feel the authors intent can only really be conveyed through this medium. It was simplistic and just a really good message. Well worth the money and is something I will likely purchase several copies of to gift and keep one on my bookshelf.
Review: Great book for Therapy and starting conversations - How to Hold a Cockroach is a gentle yet powerful story that explores themes of perception, acceptance, and emotional resilience. I use this book in my therapy practice and find it to be a valuable tool for opening up meaningful conversations. Personally, I read a chapter individually with each of my children to slowly introduce these intrinsic topics in a way that feels safe and personal. Its simplicity makes it accessible for all ages, yet the depth of its message stays with you. Highly recommended for both personal growth and therapeutic settings.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #17,240 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #18 in Zen Philosophy (Books) #262 in Happiness Self-Help #267 in Personal Transformation Self-Help |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 992 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Buy the hardcover version!!!
*by A***R on July 11, 2025*

I saw an excerpt from this book on Facebook and thought it was interesting, a book for adults, written like a children’s book. There are several options to purchase, the recommended one is the hardcover, and that is what I chose, despite the contrast in pricing. The illustrations in this book are superb, simplistic yet deep— especially towards the back of the book. It is a quick read, you can quickly see where the book is going. It’s based upon building and changing your own perspective, and understanding why your perspective may sometimes go towards a negative position. I was honestly moved by the book, and shared it with my husband… Who never reads, but he read it all in one sitting and had the same emotions I did about it. I can’t wait to pass it along to my adult son to read, and I hope that he gets even a portion out of it that I did. It would be an excellent book for a gift. I don’t do a whole lot of Amazon reviews, despite purchasing more and more from them as I become more and more introverted with older age, I guess… if you’re looking at this book, opt for the hardcover copy, I feel the authors intent can only really be conveyed through this medium. It was simplistic and just a really good message. Well worth the money and is something I will likely purchase several copies of to gift and keep one on my bookshelf.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book for Therapy and starting conversations
*by S***Z on May 7, 2025*

How to Hold a Cockroach is a gentle yet powerful story that explores themes of perception, acceptance, and emotional resilience. I use this book in my therapy practice and find it to be a valuable tool for opening up meaningful conversations. Personally, I read a chapter individually with each of my children to slowly introduce these intrinsic topics in a way that feels safe and personal. Its simplicity makes it accessible for all ages, yet the depth of its message stays with you. Highly recommended for both personal growth and therapeutic settings.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A lovely surprise
*by O***D on September 20, 2023*

This book came to me by surprise, and I still don't know what exactly drew me to it--except perhaps the subtitle's offering of a new awareness of a freedom I don't always know is there. Matthew Maxwell's book is simple, heartfelt, gentle, and compelling. Others have pointed at its repetition of structure, but to me that made it more real, more instructive and illuminating: how we discover a bit of insight in one part of life, only to have to rediscover that same insight in another part of life. Or we learn, and then we forget, and then we learn again. By the end, I found myself rapt and already a bit freer. If you're looking for a contemplative work, for words and images to massage your brain for little truths, this lean, lovely parable just might be for you.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-26*