A Cry To War
The book caught my attention at the beginning and then just as quickly as it caught it, it was gone because of some random 50 shades of grey scene that hit me out of nowhere. The sex scene was real graphic, and considering how lengthy the book blurb is definitely needed a ‘hey FYI’ warning
My Name Is Why
Memoirs are supposed to be personal and you’re supposed to learn from them. So tick tick, but… I think Lemn’s memoir is that bit more special because he puts his signature all over the book. I mean he’s not just a writer but also a poet he has a way of rising the perfect mixture of emotion out of you
4 Poetry books that banged in 2019
Out of the poems I read some took me down memory lane, and a select few that were new to me screamed out fire in the booth leaving their mark. These 4 books that I am co-signing all comfortably bring their own seats to the table and the results are melanated magic.
Exquisite Cadavers
The first thing I did was google what Cadaver meant. If you don’t know what it means don’t front it out. A cadaver is a dead human body that is used for science purposes, so medical students would study and dissect cadavers.
Sisterly Support Part 2: My Initial Thoughts After Attending Therapy
I've got to be brutally honest after my first group therapy session I thought to myself, "Nah man…*inserts multiple swear words* This is not for me." I didn't like sitting in a circle alongside strangers and having to talk, it made feel stupid for even going.
The Ungrateful Refugee
Part memoir, part reconstruction, this non-fiction book written by author Dina Nayeri serves as a compassionate and unforgettable reminder that refugees are more than a statistic and number.
Sisterly Support Part 1: Advice For Anyone Starting DBT
I’m here giving you some sibling love. I wanted to do a post detailing the advice I would have appreciated so much before starting and in my first few sessions of DBT. I remember looking online and learning loosely what DBT was, but nothing helped ease my anxiety of what to expect and I struggled to find first-hand experiences.
Tell Me Your Secret
The book cover itself would make me want to read this book. And then the blurb, c' mon it's perfect marketing. My nosy levels are immediately on 100. There's a secret that I don't know about... and I really want to know!
One Year Later
One family member didn't get the memo that they weren't on the invite list, and as the holiday kicks off it becomes clear that the holiday repair dream is far from the reality. Something is definitely off on the island, and someone from the family is hiding a big secret.
The Brighton Mermaid
This book is a madness where do I even begin? Two teenagers, Nell and Jude, are on their way home from a party, after sneaking out of their houses, when they find the body of a young woman. They really want to believe she's sleeping but she's definitely not. Well, she's sleeping but she's never going to wake up.
What’s In My Happy Box - And Why You Need One Too
Not everyone has a therapist, but everyone can have a happy box. I've been told numerous times by therapists to create a happy box that holds happy things and I've just never got around to officially doing it. As there is no time like the present I decided this week to locate an empty box and stock up. I did it because like many others I want to help myself by preparing for the bad days whilst I'm having good days.
Celestial Bodies
Khawla asked for a divorce. Ok you need some context. She waited for years and years for her cousin, they'd been promised marriage to each other when they were younger. Anyway he'd gone to Canada on a scholarship and basically ditched his studies and never returned to Oman after.
HOTEL: The Galata Istanbul MGallery by Sofitel
Picking a hotel always leaves me feeling extremely nervous. Even once I've booked one I'm constantly second-guessing if I've picked the right one, am I in a good area, and could I have found a better-suited hotel for me? I felt really satisfied with my decision this time though. When I arrived outside the hotel and saw the red carpet at the entrance, my face lit up. "They've brought the carpet out for my arrival ah I'm a superstar." Turns out the carpet is always there but it was definitely a welcomed touch!
Dune Song
There is something really colourful and poetic about the book, which considering the story, shouldn’t work but it does and it's so beautiful. The book is really raw yet mellow. Issues such as human trafficking appear in the book and I imagined the story would be typically action-packed and abrupt