It is simply amazing that the author, Rachel Thompson, has used her past experience to help others. Broken Places is not a continuation from Broken Pieces but reading both books will provide you with lessons on dealing with the past and letting go of the pain. Both books are compilation of the author's feelings and opinions in the form of poetry or prose and eventually functions as a "manual" on your journey to healing. People pleasing, shame, guilt, anger, addiction and inability to move on become invisible obstacles in our own paths.

Broken Places helps the reader to identify these obstacles and then deal with them. That's a key lesson in both of Rachel Thompson's books. You cannot move on without first dealing with the obstacles in your life. I applaud the author for using her words to reach out to the broken hearts and minds around her. Abuse survivors will be able to relate and appreciate this book without the sentiment that they are being judged.

*****I received a free book from the author in exchange for a fair and honest review.