Here are a few testimonials and reviews for my book.

Finding Clarity and Truth in these Confusing Times

This book is a must read for anyone questioning the world we are now living in. The author provides deep insights into current events and the people who are experiencing them… which is everyone on this planet. It is written with sincerity, wit and a viewpoint that always seeks to find balance and clarity. I highly recommend it.

Janet B. McQueen

A Thought-Provoking Read

I wasn’t sure what to expect with this book, but it ended up being one of the most thought-provoking things I’ve read in a while. The essays dig into some of the biggest issues of our time, especially the way truth seems harder to find lately.

What I liked most is how it calls out manipulation and encourages people to pay attention to what’s really happening around them. It’s written in a clear, no-nonsense style that makes complex topics feel approachable. Even if you don’t agree with everything, it opens up conversations that need to happen. Definitely a great pick for anyone tired of surface-level takes and ready for something more honest.

Jawad Khanzada

This Book is Sharp, Honest, and Empowering!

This book was a refreshing, eye-opening read. It’s not often you come across a collection of essays that challenge the mainstream narrative so directly. Each chapter tackles big, important topics, from personal freedoms to the dangers of

unchecked authority, in a way that’s bold but thoughtful.

I appreciated how it didn’t just complain about the state of the world but encouraged readers to think for themselves and ask tough questions. It made me reflect on how much we’ve accepted without question these past few years.

If you enjoy reading content that pushes you out of your comfort zone and forces you to consider different perspectives, this is one worth picking up. It’s sharp, honest, and surprisingly empowering.

SN

A Candid Look Behind the Mask

This is a raw and eye opening take on recent cultural trends. Using personal stories and thoughtful reflections, it explores how truth can get buried under fear, confusion, and popular opinion. The tone is serious but heartfelt, challenging readers to face uncomfortable ideas with courage. It doesn’t sugarcoat but it leaves you with something real to hold onto.

Sarah

A Fascinating Read

Todd Hayen’s The View of the Shrew is a bold, down to earth, collection of essays that cuts through the noise of the modern world. It has a cleansing your philosophy palate-kind of effect. Drawn from his popular Substack Shrew Views, Hayen, a psychotherapist and former composer—writes with sharp wit, clear insight, and refreshing honesty. Covering topics from COVID deceptions to AI obsession, his work challenges conformity and encourages critical thinking. With informative and insightful essays he invites you into a tribe of “shrews”—people who question, resist, and think freely. This book is a thoughtful, no-nonsense look at our times, as confusing and stressful as they are. A fascinating read and highly recommended.

V. E.

A Compelling Beacon!

What a gift of sanity and wisdom from the author, Todd Hayen, for shrews and sheep-who-could-be-shrews. For readers thirsting for a beacon to make sense of these years, The View of the Shrew is the ticket. Hayen brings the 42 curated articles into context and relevance with his personal intro and outro for each one, helping the reader to easily navigate the collection of sobering, refreshing, and hopeful essays. This reader is already looking forward to the next edition!

Lynn