Reviews tagging 'Rape'

From the Ashes: My Story of Being Métis, Homeless, and Finding My Way by Jesse Thistle

12 reviews

danii_mzz's review against another edition

inspiring reflective medium-paced

3.75

A well-written, touching story that is all too common in Canada. This book builds empathy and understanding of those struggling with homelessness and addiction 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Rape

moocasey_'s review against another edition

dark inspiring fast-paced

5.0

I sped through this book. Such an incredibly shocking and touching memoir. 
I love how he never blamed anyone for the mistakes he made throughout his life. He took ownership over all the crap he did, and thanked those that gave him second chances, a couch to crash on, food, booze, and drugs.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Drug abuse, Mental illness, Murder, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Alcoholism, and Addiction

carly_the_librarian's review against another edition

dark emotional inspiring medium-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Rape

cemeterygay's review against another edition

emotional reflective

5.0

I can't add much more other than it was an incredibly emotional read. If you're in the right emotional headspace I would absolutely recommend reading it. Especially if you are native, I would recommend taking care of yourself while reading this.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Addiction, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Blood, Colonisation, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Grief, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Toxic relationship, Violence, Child abuse, and Confinement

Moderate: Bullying

annabunce's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Violence, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual violence, Self harm, Rape, Racism, Racial slurs, Physical abuse, Medical trauma, Mental illness, and Medical content

Moderate: Abandonment

emmaslibrary's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Violence, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Rape, Racism, Racial slurs, Mental illness, Gun violence, Grief, Emotional abuse, Drug use, Drug abuse, and Domestic abuse

booksbutmakeitgay's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Blood, Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Grief, Medical trauma, Rape, Self harm, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Vomit, and Xenophobia

book_perk's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective fast-paced

4.5

This was a stunning memoir of Jesse Thistle's trauma, courage, and relationships. I was impressed with the honesty and bravery with which Jesse tells his story. The story is intense, extraordinary, and stomach-turning. I loved the writing style with the short chapters and powerful poetry intertwined. 

I don't necessarily feel right trying to rate this book as it is so deeply personal but I will do my best to explain my thoughts. In general, I would rate this 5/5 because it was captivating and most of all Jesse's bravery in sharing his story and pain can be felt through each page. On a personal level, I would rate this a 4.5/5 star because I was hoping for a little more detail on how felt turning his life around, dealing with guilt for past mistakes, and reconnecting with family and his heritage. Nonetheless, I think this is a must read for everyone. Just make sure you look up trigger warnings ahead of time as there are a lot of them! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Gore

Moderate: Blood, Excrement, Grief, Gun violence, Medical content, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Murder, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Vomit

alexandrarinas's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

4.5

Jesse Thistle retells his life struggles with beginning with his childhood of being shuffled from home to home, losing his way in adolescents and struggling through addiction and trauma as a homeless man on the streets of Ontario; with the odds stacked against him, Thistle rebuilds himself in this inspiring story told through essays and poetry. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Drug abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Violence

ashcalfe's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Rape, Medical trauma, and Drug use

Moderate: Racism