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Sarah Jarrett
I've just written my review of this book. I too survived a sociopath. It was gut wrenching opening some old wounds to read this, but in the end I was left cold. Her memoir seems so self serving and dark. It's a real shame as having a book that recounts the horrors while also providing 'hope' and inspiration to survivors would have been so much stronger. Perhaps waiting a few more years to write it after surviving would have provided her with that perspective. But regardless, kudos to her for trying to bring light to an all too familiar subject.
AllDatJazz
I was just thinking this exact thing after finishing A Beautiful, Terrible Thing. I almost didn't read it after I read the reviews, I'm soooooooo glad I did. Not that the exact thing has happened to me in my life, however, you don't live a life for a number of decades and without being able to relate to this book, especially as a woman. I found her story to be inspiring, honest, insightful and moving. I could relate to the feelings of urgency upon finding out your life ain't what you thought it was. I joke with friends and family that I'm writing a book titled ~The Relationship You Are Having Is Better In Your Head~. Simply put, I'm glad I read this book, and with all things, perspective is EVERYTHING!
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