Hi all! I have a friend that loves poetry and reads a lot, preferring heavier, deep books. She is going through a divorce and I would like to cheer her up. She also reads self help-books and self care-books. Anyone that is an avid reader and has a book suggestion?
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The writer Andi Kiskadee is so phenomenal at helping me feel better (i’m going through a very rough year and her book has been a life raft to me). Most of her poems are about the struggles of being human, and some of her work is incredibly empowering. She may still have some of her poems up for free on her website (that way you can make sure its what your searching for for your friend) her book is called ‘A Marvelous Momentum’ 😍☺️
So sweet of you. May I recommend How to Break a Girl by Amanda Sung? The author, my longtime friend, has also gone through a divorce, and so does one of her protagonists.
It’s heavy, deep, raw, and unflinching, from the marriage proposal to co-parenting a stepchild, trying so hard to salvage what is left of the relationship, the moment the divorce papers come, to post-divorce aftermaths.
If you do pick it up for your friend, please let me know. I’d love to discuss!