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MedEvac by Andrew Lafleche (Book Review #1956)
MedEvac by Andrew Lafleche is a powerful and emotionally charged poetry collection that offers a raw and unflinching look into the dark and often painful realities of life. Drawing from the author’s experiences as a veteran, Lafleche explores the harrowing effects of combat in… Continue Reading “MedEvac by Andrew Lafleche (Book Review #1956)”
She Called Me Throwaway – by Shama Shams (Book Review #1833)
“She Called Me Throwaway” by Shama Shams is a deeply affecting memoir that navigates the turbulent waters of a childhood marred by abuse, a nation’s political upheaval, and the enduring quest for healing and self-acceptance. Born in Bangladesh during a time of immense turmoil… Continue Reading “She Called Me Throwaway – by Shama Shams (Book Review #1833)”
Chasing The Dragon by Mark Towse (Book Review #1819)
“Chasing The Dragon” by Towse is an audacious debut that delves into the psyche of a trauma-driven vigilante, Simon Dooley, who assumes the moniker of Reformo in an attempt to cleanse his city of its vices. With a unique blend of genres, Towse invites… Continue Reading “Chasing The Dragon by Mark Towse (Book Review #1819)”
The Lost Child – a story of recovery from Narcissistic Abuse by Charlie Blakely (Book Review #1789)
“The Lost Child – A Story of Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse” by Charlie Blakely is a powerful and insightful memoir that dives deep into the complex dynamics of narcissistic abuse and its long-lasting effects on the victims. Through a chronological journey of her life,… Continue Reading “The Lost Child – a story of recovery from Narcissistic Abuse by Charlie Blakely (Book Review #1789)”
Infectious Injustice by Justin Cook (Book Review #1762)
“Infectious Injustice” by Justin Cook plunges readers into the stark realities of life within the walls of San Quentin State Prison, offering a raw, unfiltered glimpse into the lives of those entangled in the American carceral system. Cook, writing from the unnerving proximity of… Continue Reading “Infectious Injustice by Justin Cook (Book Review #1762)”
The Open-Heart Open-Mind Recovery Concept by Violet Kairos (Book Review #1483)
‘The Open-Heart Open-Mind Recovery’ is a self-help book about freedom and those who are survivors of parental narcissistic abuse. The author aims to heal you through all the misery and hardship you can endure as a child and all the aftermath you face when… Continue Reading “The Open-Heart Open-Mind Recovery Concept by Violet Kairos (Book Review #1483)”
The places left unfilled by M. C. Cauley (Book Review #837)
The places left unfilled is a memoir written about Morgan and her life in pursuit of finding her father. As luck would have it, she befriends a neighbor; however, the connection does not bode well, and things only begin to shed some light when… Continue Reading “The places left unfilled by M. C. Cauley (Book Review #837)”
Horseshoes and Hand Grenades by S.M. Stevens (Book Review #693)
Horseshoes and hand grenades is a story about two women who happen to experience abuse. Astrid happens to experience this from work and is severely affected by it. For Shelby things are different. She is scarred from a very young age. This matter influences… Continue Reading “Horseshoes and Hand Grenades by S.M. Stevens (Book Review #693)”
Boy in the hole by Akiva Hersh (Book Review #659)
The boy in the hole is a fictional story about a boy named Jacob. He is raised by a family filled with many sexual secrets and fantasies. The family’s mental health is not in its best shape of the form and is filled with… Continue Reading “Boy in the hole by Akiva Hersh (Book Review #659)”
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