Broken Places: A Memoir of Abuse by Rachel Thompson is a nonfiction book of poetry, essays, and prose. Her writings, as a survivor of childhood abuse, are very emotional and comes from a depth so deep that the reader cannot but experience these feelings along with her. For example, when the author writes about her "Silence "...a time of innocence and lost...the reader feels the threatening pressure of the abuser's gun that stood for two frightening words, "don't tell". Her silence was a given, her family must be safe. Throughout the book, the author conveys strength and a determination to stay strong while exposing raw emotions to share with her reader. Her words and emotions convey that she is ultimately a survivor.
I was given a complimentary copy for an honest review.