This book is written in a quasi-journal, quasi-memoir fashion. Rebekah, the author, tells a tale of her early adulthood to her current life situation. We read about her early marriage, her children, her ambitions, and her life-altering move to New York City. Readers will not always feel all warm and fuzzy reading this. The book talks about death and also about the struggles of raising a special-needs child. You will read about Lyons' transformation into the woman she is today, but you will also read about the pain of who she was. This book is raw. However, I would like to say that the main audience for this book is young wives or young mothers. Those who do not fit those categories may not like this book, may find it boring, and may even find it whiny. This book has a specific audience.
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Interesting review. I agree that people in a similar stage of life will find it helpful, but I think all women question their purpose and meaning, so in that way it will resonate with many.
Also, you say the book talks about death. The only mention of death is about dying to self, death in a figurative sense.
I have friends and family members who suffer from depression, and I am buying each of them a copy of this book. This is a powerful memoir of what it feels like to fight anxiety—it’s not a self-help book, but a powerfully shared story. But here’s the thing—even if you don’t suffer from clinical depression, most of us question our purpose, wonder about life’s meaning. This book addresses the questions each of us asks, deep in our souls. Rebekah is breathtakingly honest about her panic attacks, her questions, and the answers she eventually finds.
Thanks so much for sharing your opinions. Have a super day. :)
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