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Run Towards the Danger: Confrontations with a Body of Memory
by Sarah Polley
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Listening to this audiobook narrated by the author was a moving experience. Through her beautiful collection of personal essays, Sarah shares many challenges she's faced. From her early days as a child actor to the trauma surrounding the Jian Ghomeshi sexual assault trial, her storytelling is raw, honest, and deeply emotional. She doesn't shy away from difficult moments but paints a vivid picture of her journey through adversity. While the pacing does not follow a conventional timeline, it feels like a natural progression, with insights into pivotal events that shaped her life. Her evolution from a child actor to a mother, director, and author is fascinating and inspiring. Each essay is filled with wisdom and introspection, as she learns to find her voice, trust her instincts, and embrace the resilience of the human body and spirit. Sarah's description of her post-concussion experience was particularly touching. This is a must-listen if you're drawn to an essay-style memoir blending vulnerability and resilience.