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A review by therestlessbookflea07
Aphrodite Made Me Do It by Trista Mateer
5.0
TW: Sexual assault, eating disorders, self-image issues, sexual and gender slurs, familial toxicity
A master collection of prose, poetry, and art wearing the narrations of growth, strength and embrace of femininity. Writing style is direct and frank-- Trista Mateer does not shy away the distorted and grimacing nature of life experiences, and allows the readers to brave the imageries created throughout the book. With the timeless wit of mythology, the literary piece easily builds an acknowledging collection for readers to continue reading. However, it also suggests to observe caution on applying the manner of 'absolutism' perception on the truths presented on the book in the midst of vividness and familiarity.
Bare and colored all at once, it places readers at the journey and discovery of self on healing, individuality and stings of truth. This can serve as a requirement read to all women, bearing its feminine wisdom and gradual self-awareness.
"They wanted you to believe that love is weak, that you cannot curse and kiss with the same mouth."[Prose]
"I'm afraid of never being understood. I'm afraid of being understood." [Prose]
"Not all gods are born. Plenty of us rise." [Prose]
"Even a match remembers the moment before it was struck." [Poetry]
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(All insights from this book review are originally mine. Can be subject for healthy discourse/s. Thank you!)
A master collection of prose, poetry, and art wearing the narrations of growth, strength and embrace of femininity. Writing style is direct and frank-- Trista Mateer does not shy away the distorted and grimacing nature of life experiences, and allows the readers to brave the imageries created throughout the book. With the timeless wit of mythology, the literary piece easily builds an acknowledging collection for readers to continue reading. However, it also suggests to observe caution on applying the manner of 'absolutism' perception on the truths presented on the book in the midst of vividness and familiarity.
Bare and colored all at once, it places readers at the journey and discovery of self on healing, individuality and stings of truth. This can serve as a requirement read to all women, bearing its feminine wisdom and gradual self-awareness.
"They wanted you to believe that love is weak, that you cannot curse and kiss with the same mouth."[Prose]
"I'm afraid of never being understood. I'm afraid of being understood." [Prose]
"Not all gods are born. Plenty of us rise." [Prose]
"Even a match remembers the moment before it was struck." [Poetry]
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(All insights from this book review are originally mine. Can be subject for healthy discourse/s. Thank you!)