It was wonderful to see old friends and new who came out to my Edmonton book launch last night at Audrey's Books on Jasper Ave., Edmonton. To hear thoughtful and thought provoking comments and questions about The Full Catastrophe but also about domestic abuse in general - and how prevalent domestic abuse is. One woman from St. Albert discussed the struggle to get enough money together to open a shelter in her town. And a thank you to all the staff at Audrey's for the help they gave me to be able to show case my book to best advantage!
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Karen Lee speaks for many women in this clear, incisive torch of a book. Her confession is as brave as it is inspiring. Her words shine a light on the path, on the slender threads, leading out of the maze of domestic misery inhabited by millions of people. We are all searching for love, it seems, but in so many wrong places.
The story of Ms. Lee’s cascade of sorrows begins in girlhood, recounts verbal and physical assault by two husbands, the rapid decline and death of the second, and much family drama–all while she becomes a highly successful consulting psychologist, undergoes years of psychotherapy and travels the world. She knows whereof she speaks. Well written in concise prose filled with vivid descriptions of her inner and outer experiences as she treads the path to personal truth, this gorgeous memoir will grab your attention and shake you by the shoulders. A Finalist in the 2016 Indie Book Awards, this spellbinding book will pay you well for your investment of time and attention. You’ll be thinking about its uplifting message long after the reading is done. |
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