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I don't claim to know all the answers; most of the time I'm still figuring it out myself. But what I can do is share an insight into the challenges I've faced from depression, anxiety, social media, toxic relationships, body image issues, and grief. I can offer you tips that have helped me find the light when darkness is all that I could see.
When Sam Frost first came to the nation's attention after winning the second season of The Bachelor , it was as though her life was a fairytale. Then a down-to-earth 25-year-old who wore her heart on her sleeve, she captivated Australians far and wide. When that chapter of her life ended, it left Sam heartbroken and facing a public battle with depression and anxiety - but the support she received from people who reached out to detail their own struggles encouraged her to take back control of her story.
Since then Sam has kept her connection with the public by being her authentic self - often raw and vulnerable, never hiding behind an illusion of perfection - and always trying to be the best person she can be. She pushed herself to take on a high-profile radio gig and then became an actor. In 2020, with her sister, Kristine, Sam launched BELIEVE by Sam Frost , an online community focusing on mental health, where everyone is included and imperfection is celebrated.
In Believe , Sam shares her own experiences navigating dark mental health periods and, alongside Kristine's own insights, offers warm, gentle inspiration and tips to help you come through to the other side of your own. Believe is a personal story, a battle cry and a reassurance for the many of Sam's fans who have struggled as she has.
Life isn't perfect, but we can try each day to make it beautiful, and Sam, Kristine and Believe will be your companions through it all.
I've had my fair share of battles, and I still believe in the good in the world. I still have faith. I believe that I'm on a journey of self-discovery, of growth and evolution, and I want you to come on the journey with me. Hopefully my story will help you believe in all the beauty life has to offer.
When Sam Frost first came to the nation's attention after winning the second season of The Bachelor , it was as though her life was a fairytale. Then a down-to-earth 25-year-old who wore her heart on her sleeve, she captivated Australians far and wide. When that chapter of her life ended, it left Sam heartbroken and facing a public battle with depression and anxiety - but the support she received from people who reached out to detail their own struggles encouraged her to take back control of her story.
Since then Sam has kept her connection with the public by being her authentic self - often raw and vulnerable, never hiding behind an illusion of perfection - and always trying to be the best person she can be. She pushed herself to take on a high-profile radio gig and then became an actor. In 2020, with her sister, Kristine, Sam launched BELIEVE by Sam Frost , an online community focusing on mental health, where everyone is included and imperfection is celebrated.
In Believe , Sam shares her own experiences navigating dark mental health periods and, alongside Kristine's own insights, offers warm, gentle inspiration and tips to help you come through to the other side of your own. Believe is a personal story, a battle cry and a reassurance for the many of Sam's fans who have struggled as she has.
Life isn't perfect, but we can try each day to make it beautiful, and Sam, Kristine and Believe will be your companions through it all.
I've had my fair share of battles, and I still believe in the good in the world. I still have faith. I believe that I'm on a journey of self-discovery, of growth and evolution, and I want you to come on the journey with me. Hopefully my story will help you believe in all the beauty life has to offer.
- GenresMental Health
304 pages, Paperback
Published April 4, 2023
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November 9, 2022
I was unsure of how to rate this book once I’d finished it because I thought it was a well-written book, but I didn’t enjoy it as much as I thought I would. The reason I gave it four stars is because it covers the topic of mental health which as we know these days is something so many people struggle with.
I’m sure this was not an easy book to write for Sam, but one that needed to be written. I think like Sam we have all struggled with different challenges that life throws at us, but to know that there is help available will hopefully help change people's lives. Recommended.
I’m sure this was not an easy book to write for Sam, but one that needed to be written. I think like Sam we have all struggled with different challenges that life throws at us, but to know that there is help available will hopefully help change people's lives. Recommended.
July 14, 2022
A fast read.
But not that much new information.
I think the wording could have better, but the phrase 'I remember one time when' started to annoy me. And I'm not even an English native speaker.
The message they are trying to send, is a wonderful one. We do need more attention on mental health.
But there is a lot of work that still needs to be done.
A tip I would give to the authors: name things. If you are talking about a situation you went through, give the details. Don't say 'the fallout after the show'... no, talk about what happened exactly. Be candid about it, as other people are doing in their memoirs.
How she talked about the grief of losing her stepdad, is way more powerful because she talks about it in great detail.
But not that much new information.
I think the wording could have better, but the phrase 'I remember one time when' started to annoy me. And I'm not even an English native speaker.
The message they are trying to send, is a wonderful one. We do need more attention on mental health.
But there is a lot of work that still needs to be done.
A tip I would give to the authors: name things. If you are talking about a situation you went through, give the details. Don't say 'the fallout after the show'... no, talk about what happened exactly. Be candid about it, as other people are doing in their memoirs.
How she talked about the grief of losing her stepdad, is way more powerful because she talks about it in great detail.
April 7, 2022
‘”I don’t claim to know all the answers; most of the time I’m still figuring it out myself. But what I can do is share an insight into the challenges I’ve faced from depression, anxiety, social media, toxic relationships, body image issues, and grief. I can offer you tips that have helped me find the light when darkness is all that I could see.“
When Sam Frost first came to the nation’s attention after winning the second season of The Bachelor, it was as though her life was a fairytale. Then a down-to-earth 25-year-old who wore her heart on her sleeve, she captivated Australians far and wide. When that chapter of her life ended, it left Sam heartbroken and facing a public battle with depression and anxiety – but the support she received from people who reached out to detail their own struggles encouraged her to take back control of her story.
Since then Sam has kept her connection with the public by being her authentic self – often raw and vulnerable, never hiding behind an illusion of perfection – and always trying to be the best person she can be. She pushed herself to take on a high-profile radio gig and then became an actor. In 2020, with her sister, Kristine, Sam launched BELIEVE by Sam Frost, an online community focusing on mental health, where everyone is included and imperfection is celebrated.
Life isn’t perfect, but we can try each day to make it beautiful, and Sam, Kristine, and Believe will be your companions through it all.”
This book surprised me.
I honestly didn’t know what to expect going into this book. Was it going to be a fluffy memoir? A celebrity promoting some kind of wellness product? With these questions in mind, I was skeptical about whether I would enjoy it. So I am happy to say that it wasn’t at all what I expected and I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book.
The best way for me to describe this book is that it is like an open letter from Sam Frost to anyone dealing with mental health issues in their life. While Sam does go over some of the ‘news-making’ aspects of her life, she does it briefly and only so she is then able to open the conversation about how these events affected her mental health and what she learned about her mental health journey through these events.
Sam Frost did a wonderful job with this book. The emotion and honesty she displayed while talking about her struggles were truly endearing and will go a long way to helping readers feel less embarrassed by their own mental health issues.
Having the added insights of Sam’s sister Kristine; who works as a youth mentor, scattered throughout this book gave an extra layer of awareness and intimacy.
This is one of those books that I feel I will be drawn to many times in the future.
Believe by Sam Frost can help you start to change the way you think about mental health issues.
Geramie Kate Barker
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When Sam Frost first came to the nation’s attention after winning the second season of The Bachelor, it was as though her life was a fairytale. Then a down-to-earth 25-year-old who wore her heart on her sleeve, she captivated Australians far and wide. When that chapter of her life ended, it left Sam heartbroken and facing a public battle with depression and anxiety – but the support she received from people who reached out to detail their own struggles encouraged her to take back control of her story.
Since then Sam has kept her connection with the public by being her authentic self – often raw and vulnerable, never hiding behind an illusion of perfection – and always trying to be the best person she can be. She pushed herself to take on a high-profile radio gig and then became an actor. In 2020, with her sister, Kristine, Sam launched BELIEVE by Sam Frost, an online community focusing on mental health, where everyone is included and imperfection is celebrated.
Life isn’t perfect, but we can try each day to make it beautiful, and Sam, Kristine, and Believe will be your companions through it all.”
This book surprised me.
I honestly didn’t know what to expect going into this book. Was it going to be a fluffy memoir? A celebrity promoting some kind of wellness product? With these questions in mind, I was skeptical about whether I would enjoy it. So I am happy to say that it wasn’t at all what I expected and I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book.
The best way for me to describe this book is that it is like an open letter from Sam Frost to anyone dealing with mental health issues in their life. While Sam does go over some of the ‘news-making’ aspects of her life, she does it briefly and only so she is then able to open the conversation about how these events affected her mental health and what she learned about her mental health journey through these events.
Sam Frost did a wonderful job with this book. The emotion and honesty she displayed while talking about her struggles were truly endearing and will go a long way to helping readers feel less embarrassed by their own mental health issues.
Having the added insights of Sam’s sister Kristine; who works as a youth mentor, scattered throughout this book gave an extra layer of awareness and intimacy.
This is one of those books that I feel I will be drawn to many times in the future.
Believe by Sam Frost can help you start to change the way you think about mental health issues.
Geramie Kate Barker
gemsbooknook.wordpress.com
February 3, 2023
It was okay. Wish I could give 2.5 stars.
She comes across as a nice person, but to be honest, there was nothing different in this book compared to many other self-help books. Same old ideas - Believe in yourself, trust your instincts, eat well, try spirituality, and exercise. Reminds me a lot of the Miranda Kerr book which is a very similar style.
I didn't find either book to be very inspirational or helpful - but that is just me, and I find it hard to relate to these young women who have been given lots of opportunities that others don't have (and then want to share their life experiences). Most of us are not on TV, we cannot afford to go to private mental health retreats and that's why many of these types of experiences they talk about are sadly just not relatable to the average person.
She focuses a lot on spirituality and says that she thinks she will live to be 'a wise old woman'
I recommend this book for teenagers and young people.
I quite like her and felt sorry for her after her TV experiences, but she is a young woman who is finding her way in life and this book reflects that.
She comes across as a nice person, but to be honest, there was nothing different in this book compared to many other self-help books. Same old ideas - Believe in yourself, trust your instincts, eat well, try spirituality, and exercise. Reminds me a lot of the Miranda Kerr book which is a very similar style.
I didn't find either book to be very inspirational or helpful - but that is just me, and I find it hard to relate to these young women who have been given lots of opportunities that others don't have (and then want to share their life experiences). Most of us are not on TV, we cannot afford to go to private mental health retreats and that's why many of these types of experiences they talk about are sadly just not relatable to the average person.
She focuses a lot on spirituality and says that she thinks she will live to be 'a wise old woman'
I recommend this book for teenagers and young people.
I quite like her and felt sorry for her after her TV experiences, but she is a young woman who is finding her way in life and this book reflects that.
December 19, 2023
This book is sweet in a very simple way. Overall I liked it but it wasn’t something I would pick up for myself. A friend and I buddy read this book and as it was her choice I was abit sceptical.
I think over all it had a good message but it to me honestly just felt like another privileged white person putting in her two cents.
There was a lot of wasted paper in the book and a lot of repetitive content, from quotes that were repeated. To the authors recounting the same stories over and over.
I’m honestly not to sure how to feel having finished this book. I will say as this book focuses on mental health, it did take me a lot of time to get through it as I was just not motivated to pick it up when I was experiencing poor mental health moments.
I think this is a great beginner self help type book as it was easy to read and would be great is you are familiar with Sam frost.
Overall I think possibly not for me but I’m glad it was put in my path and I pushed through to the finish.
I think over all it had a good message but it to me honestly just felt like another privileged white person putting in her two cents.
There was a lot of wasted paper in the book and a lot of repetitive content, from quotes that were repeated. To the authors recounting the same stories over and over.
I’m honestly not to sure how to feel having finished this book. I will say as this book focuses on mental health, it did take me a lot of time to get through it as I was just not motivated to pick it up when I was experiencing poor mental health moments.
I think this is a great beginner self help type book as it was easy to read and would be great is you are familiar with Sam frost.
Overall I think possibly not for me but I’m glad it was put in my path and I pushed through to the finish.
August 26, 2022
Sam’s writing with contributions from her sister Kristine provided me with so much needed guidance over the last few months.
One of my biggest takeaways would have to be her discussion about limiting screen-time and spending more time in the real world. It’s something I need to work on more and I’m glad this book brought it up.
I highly recommend giving it a read, although she’s not a certified mental health professional her insight into the topic through her shoes resonated with me and reminded me that I’m not alone.
One of my biggest takeaways would have to be her discussion about limiting screen-time and spending more time in the real world. It’s something I need to work on more and I’m glad this book brought it up.
I highly recommend giving it a read, although she’s not a certified mental health professional her insight into the topic through her shoes resonated with me and reminded me that I’m not alone.
April 25, 2022
I didn’t pick this book up because I thought it would tell me the ins and outs of Sam’s life and her career. I hadn’t watched her on the reality shows or listened to her on the radio but I had seen her on Home and Away. I remember thinking about how she must feel with all the criticism that at was thrown her way and how she copes. When I read this book, I got an insight and an opportunity to urge new techniques and ways of thinking. It was helpful.
May 10, 2025
Important to remember that the author’s not a mental health professional so it’s only a memoir. It was hard to tell if it was aimed at adults or teenagers/young adults.
The section on body was very surface, anyone who has been through chronic illness would not identify with this section, and while I’m glad she hasn’t, health and body and connection to your mental health goes so much deeper than this.
The section on body was very surface, anyone who has been through chronic illness would not identify with this section, and while I’m glad she hasn’t, health and body and connection to your mental health goes so much deeper than this.
February 28, 2024
Very good book! I really enjoyed reading this as I can really relate to lol of the topics spoken about throughout the book.
I enjoyed the fact that it was all about growing in yourself and little tips on how to do so, it was very well written and a book that I could read again if I was having a hard time
I enjoyed the fact that it was all about growing in yourself and little tips on how to do so, it was very well written and a book that I could read again if I was having a hard time
July 17, 2022
I really enjoyed this book. Sam has given us a very raw insight into her life and the hurdles she has jumped. A truly amazing woman who has been through so much behind the scenes. Great advice throughout to help others on the MH journey.
February 2, 2023
ᴛʜɪꜱ ʙᴏᴏᴋ ᴄᴏɴᴛᴀɪɴꜱ ᴄᴏɴᴛᴇɴᴛ ʀᴇʟᴀᴛᴇᴅ ᴛᴏ ᴍᴇɴᴛᴀʟ ʜᴇᴀʟᴛʜ
"𝑰'𝒗𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒅 𝒎𝒚 𝒇𝒂𝒊𝒓 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒃𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒍𝒆𝒔, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑰 𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒃𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒗𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒈𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅. 𝑰 𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒇𝒂𝒊𝒕𝒉."
□ ʙᴏᴏᴋ ᴛɪᴛʟᴇ: Believe
□ ᴀᴜᴛʜᴏʀ: Sam Frost
□ ᴘᴀɢᴇ ᴄᴏᴜɴᴛ: 304 Pages
□ ʀᴀᴛɪɴɢ: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
"𝑰'𝒗𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒅 𝒎𝒚 𝒇𝒂𝒊𝒓 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒃𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒍𝒆𝒔, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑰 𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒃𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒗𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒈𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅. 𝑰 𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒇𝒂𝒊𝒕𝒉."
□ ʙᴏᴏᴋ ᴛɪᴛʟᴇ: Believe
□ ᴀᴜᴛʜᴏʀ: Sam Frost
□ ᴘᴀɢᴇ ᴄᴏᴜɴᴛ: 304 Pages
□ ʀᴀᴛɪɴɢ: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
May 9, 2022
Spectacular I loved this book soooo much amazing actress and author 😍
August 6, 2022
very inspirational powerful and it felt it was true coming from the heart
February 21, 2023
A really nice, easy read. A relatable story that makes you feel not so alone with your own mental health and experiences. Will be referring back to this one for awhile.
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