Hidden Gems

by Sara Sheehan

"Hidden Gems" is an intimate and deeply personal perspective that serves as a precious gem, encompassing the author's heart and soul. Within its pages, readers will discover a relatable narrative that resonates with their own experiences, providing solace and understanding. It acknowledges the vulnerability that comes with reading something that may confront and heal aspects of oneself, and it offers a safe space to bask in the raw emotions and feelings that align with one's own journey.Each page of "Hidden Gems" is carefully crafted to evoke a specific tone and emotion, inviting readers into a transformative and immersive experience. However, the author acknowledges that there may be moments within the book that elicit discomfort or reopen wounds that readers may not be ready to confront. This serves as a gentle warning, offering readers the opportunity to approach the book at their own pace and choose when to engage with certain emotions, memories, or experiences.As readers embark on this journey, the author hopes that they will not only find themselves reflected within the hidden gems of their own heart but also witness their own growth and evolution. The book aims to be a mirror, allowing readers to see their own progress and transformations through the lens of the author's narrative.Above all, "Hidden Gems" is an invitation to accompany the author on their personal journey. It offers readers the opportunity to explore their own emotions, memories, and wounds, provoking introspection and potentially igniting their own path of healing and self-discovery.

Genres: Poetry, Love

236 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 13, 2022

Reviews

[Nikky · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unbelievable read and a such a beautiful cover!
This book has touched the deepest parts of my soul! It made me cry, laugh and reflect on my life and everything I’ve been through.
Sara, you’re incredibly talented and everyone should read your work!

[Aleah Nelson · Rating 5 out of 5]

106 highlights for no reason!! That says it all! Grab it & read!

[Kristin Polseno · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an advanced copy to write this review.

Here are a few of my favorite quotes:
“I want to be like the moon….. beautiful no matter what phase I’m in.”

“I had to heal alone…. No one could do that for me.”

“Nothing brings the soul more loss than the need to be found.”

“Your heart is a safe place, protect it.”

[♡M.A.G♡ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Trying to find proper words to describe just how amazing and breathtaking this read was but I truthfully don’t think I can do it any justice. While the novels only 234 pages, the entire read took me almost a month due to the emotional rollercoaster and journey it took me on, which was rather bittersweet. This is a MUST READ for all those looking for an emotionally fulfilling book to spark their senses, but especially for those who are on their self healing and growth journey. The book touches on many relatable topics like anxiety, depression & PTSD and sheds light on the diversity of trauma in such a beautiful way, helping you “bask in the feeling of exactly what you’re feeling”, as the wonderful author Sara put it. I have no words for the solace and contentment this novel has transpired in my soul, giving me a new perspective on what it means to let go of the old and embrace the new. Each passing page felt like a warm hug, no matter how uncomfortable it may have been. All I can say is thank you Sara! Your book is indeed a gem and I really hope everyone gets the chance to read your work❤️

[Keah · Rating 5 out of 5]

MUST READ! This book will speak to you and take you on a beautiful journey to fulfillment. The book is extremely relatable if you need to forgive and heal yourself. I love that the book builds the reader up and helps the reader understand/innerstand by addressing wounds from the past, speaking to who you have become, and giving hope and courage for the future. To sum it up the book gives peace in what was, the present, and what’s to come; embracing the growths that came from loss/missteps; welcoming the future; harmony; and soul connections.

[Deborah Egret · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! My heart, my soul … I experienced every emotion possible and am incredibly grateful for finding this book at the exact time I needed in my life. Profoundly snd perfectly resonated with my heart.
A must read

[Sara S · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is filled with wonderful words! I found myself on some pages... There are experiences and feelings I have not able to put into words, but found them here. It is a book that made me feel less alone. It is a book that made me feel less hopeless. It is a book that I will highly recommend to anyone!

[Autumn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful piece of art to my heart and mind. Truly relatable in ways I connected with the words right off the page. I feel I read my emotions straight out of my heart. Thank you for writing this

[Sabatich · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book touched my soul in ways I didn’t know it would. It brought up things that I haven’t thought about in a long time from various parts of my life. How much you read into it and let it sink in is up to you, but I highly recommend reading each page with an open soul, heart, and mind.

[Mindy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is for people who are in touch with their feelings, it’s my experience that anyone who isn’t won’t really be able to connect with the emotion in the words in these kinds of books.
The human experience is a messy one that can’t really be easily conveyed but this book does a beautiful job of trying to capture it all.

[Rachel Nicole Wagner Martinez · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like this collection of poetry, but it was very repetitive. Throughout the book I felt like I had read the same poem two or three times. The ending and final section is my favorite and the reason I gave this three stars.

~xo,
Rach

[Samantha McClary · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book! I felt like I could relate to something on every page. I'm definitely going to buy a physical copy so I can annotate my favorite parts (there were a lot!). Highly recommend!

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Thought this might be a book of poetry that I could really enjoy. Turns out to be more gloomy than anything. I couldn’t connect to it at all, so DNFed at 45% through.

[Stephanie Sanchez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow. I cried, I screamed, I felt connected and relief.. Reading this helped me overcome trauma linked with love. I felt less alone, when I feel all my friends/family is getting married and have found the one but I was so crushed by my love. This book has a place in my heart and will come back time and time again to reread and reflect.💕
I hope this was the Universe redirecting me to a new path of love and happiness. There is so much I wanna say in the review but just read the book and you will understand!
I am enough, you are enough. You deserve love and happiness.

[Nathan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweet book! ❤️❤️

[Teresa Almanza · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really resonated with the beautiful poems in Hidden Gems during my time of healing. A great read and will read again :)

[Brittany Manulkin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I truly wanted to take my time reading this book. The past year I have gone through the hardest break up. Questioned everything about myself. But I walked away from the love I thought I was supposed to have. I began to love myself. In my peace I found the love that people wish upon shooting stars on. I found the person that I know I want to live the rest of my life with. But I also know I would have never found him without healing all of my trauma. This book is beautifully written. You truly know how or what to say for the reader to fully get connected. I genuinely can’t wait to read more of your books. The author is a phenomenal writer.

[Jillian · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book. It touched parts of my heart and drew out emotions that I really was not expecting. There's a lot of talk about lost love and trauma and so so much about growth. It made me realize how far I've come on my own journey. Sometimes it did get too heavy and I had to put it down. The writing is beautiful and thoughtful. It gave me a different perspective on my own experiences. Sometimes there are things that may be uncomfortable to hear but there are a lot of messages that I think most people need to hear. This book is going to sit with me for a while.

[Helga Lockheart · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some of the poems were very relatable.

[Shalene Chandarjeet · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is amazing. This book has helped me to release a lot of trauma. It has helped me to voice emotions I did not know I had hidden inside. Only to reveal the Gem that is a healed me.

[Rachael T · Rating 4 out of 5]

Like warm hands cupping your heart <3 This book came to me in the perfect moment of my life. Sara captures the relatable raw reality of journeying through love, heartache and rebirth . Thank you for your vulnerability Xxo

[Jazzyy Martin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely love this book hidden gems. It has helped me to understand and heal from a lot of significant trauma that has affected me through my life. Suicidal thoughts, depression, anxiety & PTSD controlled my life for so long I am now able to let go of the past and move forward. There are so many parts of this book that I found great comfort in and helped me break a trauma bond after realising that I deserved better, to take it easy and trust in the process. Every single page brought comfort to my heart and soul I am eternally grateful for this hidden gem. 💜🙏

[Sammy Bradford · Rating 5 out of 5]

I resonated with the themes of heartbreak and growth in love Sara has shared. Some of the titles that I found alignment the most at this time of my life include Sensitivity, Soulmate Tale, Soulmate Lessons, Being an Empath, No reservations, Lessons of Love, Bonds...although there were many more. Soulmates, having more than one, and the idea of not everyone is meant to be in your life forever but to continue to love "I want to be remembered for the way I love" (Sensitivity), learning the lessons through experiencing relationships and love with different people is a concept I feel deeply. I felt a connection with the earlier poems looking back at my younger years and relationships and found myself recognizing the growth we go through by incorporating all these heartaches and traumas to come out the other side later in life (for me) looking at love differently. I feel this is a book of prose that one can go back to many times. Even though I have reread several passages twice, I am looking forward to diving into them again.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book on the fence about how it would help me or make me feel, but I can honestly say that some of the passages in there really hit home and some hit hard.
My younger years were filled with so many negative feelings and thoughts from events I’ve blamed myself for since the longest I can remember and never managed to move past it or see it from another angle. This book has truly enabled me to actually see past my own blame and guilt and see things for what they truly are and allowing myself to finally discover who I really am.
If you’re on a journey of self development, forgiveness or just need to reroute the pathways that have made life that little bit harder I wholeheartedly urge you to read this, you’ll not regret it.

[Elizabeth Ann · Rating 3 out of 5]

Was really excited to give this a read, but even with the warnings in the front I didn’t think it would be so heavy or repetitive really. The musings were nice and flowed well but I did think they could’ve been broken down into themes or even dispersed more. Flipping through the pages I though I kept reading something similar previously. Would like new material or even if it was written differently.

[Kayla Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book truly is a hidden gem! There were so many passages that relate to what I have been going through in my personal life. It did bring up some intense emotions for me as I reflected on my own journey. But it is also so inspirational to read someone else's journey. It gives me the strength and encouragement to keep healing. I highly recommend this book to everyone!

[Ashley Phillips · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing

I highlighted so many passages because they touched me and were extremely relatable. I highly recommend it!!

My only co.plaint is the overuse of the word...Gaslight/gaslighting

[Jenna Rinehart · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cannot recommend this enough! I ended up reading it twice because every page was beautifully written. This book has helped so much in my healing journey & I couldn’t be more grateful to come across it!

Cannot wait to read more of Sara’s books. ❤️

[MattWiz19 · Rating 2 out of 5]

Actual Rating: 2.5

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every page I read , I was just like wow this is so relatable or this has happened to me . With every page I was more intrigued ! Will def be reading more of your books .