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frecklycracker0 's review for:
Suddenly Silent and Still
by Nin Mok
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Absolutely amazing. When I first heard about this book I instantly knew I wanted to be apart of this reading journey. I became disabled at the ripe age of 21 in 2021. Therefore there's a lot I've missed out on since starting my 20's.
This book was very inspiring and there was so many good quotes and portions that are very moving. As somebody who was very independent just like Nin, it is nice to not feel alone, and ways to navigate moving forward with my life.
Obviously we have different stories, but to be able to hear from someone else POV of their journey of becoming disabled, battling the emotions, the sudden life changes, and finding acceptance was beautiful. There were a few parts that I related to so much that I was actually tearing up.
It is refreshing to see a book so open and honest about the things that come along with chronic conditions. Beautifully written.
I think anyone with a body should read this.
Especially if you are, or know someone who has gone through anything debilitating.
My takeaway on this book is to embrace my disability.
It is okay to ask for help from others. It is okay to grieve the person that lost, but I need to become acquainted with who I AM. I will acknowledge that my goals will change, because I changed. I am not the able bodied person I once was, and that is okay. I am going to try to embrace the joys of life again, and try to get out of the confinement of my room. Thank you so much for sharing your story, and writing this inspiring book!