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ilseoo's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
nnastia's review against another edition
5.0
I cannot stress enough what an important read this is for women but also what a tough read.
There were times I actually put it down after a few paragraphs because it was so difficult and triggering. I do think it was good I got through it in the end anyway, it was worth it. But I did promise myself that I would be kind to myself and allow time to process. Hence it took 4 months to finish. I would definitely recommend being in therapy while reading as it brings up painful memories.
Nevertheless I've never read anything like it and highly recommend it.
There were times I actually put it down after a few paragraphs because it was so difficult and triggering. I do think it was good I got through it in the end anyway, it was worth it. But I did promise myself that I would be kind to myself and allow time to process. Hence it took 4 months to finish. I would definitely recommend being in therapy while reading as it brings up painful memories.
Nevertheless I've never read anything like it and highly recommend it.
lexmcgnns's review against another edition
5.0
V triggering but also v important and very much a book I needed to read at this point in my life.
Will eventually write a full review but I want to sit with this one and let the points marinate.
Will eventually write a full review but I want to sit with this one and let the points marinate.
trin_ney18's review against another edition
4.0
3.5/5 Stars
Thank you so much to Edelweiss and the publishers for providing me with early access to this book in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.
TW: rape, sexual assault, eating disorders, chronic illness, infertility, trauma, ptsd
Despite how heavy of a subject this book revolves around, I couldn't find it in me to put it down. I connected so intensely with what the author was saying and her own self-discovery as she talked with others going through similar situations. It's amazing, and sometimes really difficult when you see yourself in a book.
I think even if you haven't been victimized there is still so much to gain from this book. It offers great perspectives on living after trauma and the choices and thought processes of a victim. But I also felt that it was hopeful and we saw amazing growth and realistic setbacks without glamourizing any part of the situation.
This was raw and real and I already know that I'm going to recommend it to fans of "The Body Keeps the Score" and I'm excited to see how others like me also learn from this.
Thank you so much to Edelweiss and the publishers for providing me with early access to this book in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.
TW: rape, sexual assault, eating disorders, chronic illness, infertility, trauma, ptsd
Despite how heavy of a subject this book revolves around, I couldn't find it in me to put it down. I connected so intensely with what the author was saying and her own self-discovery as she talked with others going through similar situations. It's amazing, and sometimes really difficult when you see yourself in a book.
I think even if you haven't been victimized there is still so much to gain from this book. It offers great perspectives on living after trauma and the choices and thought processes of a victim. But I also felt that it was hopeful and we saw amazing growth and realistic setbacks without glamourizing any part of the situation.
This was raw and real and I already know that I'm going to recommend it to fans of "The Body Keeps the Score" and I'm excited to see how others like me also learn from this.