A review by mariannemersereau
Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion by Gregory Boyle

dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced

5.0

The author of this book was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2024. Reading the book gives a sense of how well-deserved this award was. It is an inspiring story about a deeply compassionate man who has made significant contributions to the betterment of society. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Racism, Violence, Blood, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism