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theshaggyshepherd's review
4.0
"One Truth Remains - love is all that matters. Only love is real."
Every Grain of Sand by David P. Wichman is a memoir like none other I have read. At the beginning of the year, I decided that I want to diversify my reading experience, which is why I was looking forward to reading this. This book is a poignant reminder of the hardships that many people experience as drug addicts and abuse victims, and how the struggle with the consequences can last for decades before they either can move on or succumb. This book took my emotions for a roller coaster ride. Sex workers have such a bad reputation and this book helps shine a different light on them. This book was shorter than I first expected but it was definitely worth the read.
Every Grain of Sand by David P. Wichman is a memoir like none other I have read. At the beginning of the year, I decided that I want to diversify my reading experience, which is why I was looking forward to reading this. This book is a poignant reminder of the hardships that many people experience as drug addicts and abuse victims, and how the struggle with the consequences can last for decades before they either can move on or succumb. This book took my emotions for a roller coaster ride. Sex workers have such a bad reputation and this book helps shine a different light on them. This book was shorter than I first expected but it was definitely worth the read.
alandd's review
5.0
I cried, laughed, and my heart raced with this book. It should be illegal for someone to write so well. This is a painfully human and spiritual story about how the abuse and hell that drug addicts live can become a blessing, about how sex can become a weapon and a Holy Grail to heal those who need it most. It is the testimony of a survivor.
hsinjulit's review
5.0
TW: This book contains contents of child abuse, child molesting, alcohol and drug addictions.
I am so sorry that Wichman had gone through what he did in his childhood and youth. The first 60% or so of the book was so heavy and dark I felt pained just to read it. I couldn't even begin to imagine the lives of those who never made it; the stories never heard. Wichman had a horrible past life but eventually turned the table. The rest of the book was beautiful and therapeutic, giving positive voices to sex workers and brimming with great love. It goes without saying just how precious he is as a person.
The book flowed wonderfully. Each story mentioned made sense and fit together, painting a picture of Wichman's life as we revisit memories with him. It took Wichman immense courage to share his life story, and I thank him for also sharing his love.
This memoir is for every lost soul out there who wants to be found.
I received an e-ARC from W. Brand Publishing via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I am so sorry that Wichman had gone through what he did in his childhood and youth. The first 60% or so of the book was so heavy and dark I felt pained just to read it. I couldn't even begin to imagine the lives of those who never made it; the stories never heard. Wichman had a horrible past life but eventually turned the table. The rest of the book was beautiful and therapeutic, giving positive voices to sex workers and brimming with great love. It goes without saying just how precious he is as a person.
The book flowed wonderfully. Each story mentioned made sense and fit together, painting a picture of Wichman's life as we revisit memories with him. It took Wichman immense courage to share his life story, and I thank him for also sharing his love.
This memoir is for every lost soul out there who wants to be found.
I received an e-ARC from W. Brand Publishing via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
mmn's review against another edition
5.0
I don't think I can write a review good enough to do this book justice, it was an amazing read, a lot of the topics are difficult to get through but I give him so much credit for putting himself out there in such a way.
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