New Autobiography by A.R. Grosjean

Book Review

 

Broken: An Autobiography by A.R. Grosjean


 



Join author, A.R. Grosjean on her journey as a survivor of bullying and emotional struggles.

With her underlying message of not giving up, you will find a woman of strength and resilience surrounding her inner turmoil of vulnerability and fragility.

 

Trigger Warning:

 

This story contains themes of mental abuse. However, it is told in a gently unfolding, manageable manner.

 

My 5 Star Review:

 

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Despite the topic being deep and heavy, A.R. Grosjean writes with refreshing honesty. As such, her book, Broken, embraces the genre of autobiography perfectly.

The author takes us on a visual voyage as we see inside her life as an often-overlooked child and, later through the window of her school days, a bullied teenager, into adulthood.

Her childhood questions are never answered and as such she grapples to understand this treatment from people she felt rejected by. Here in lies the author’s inner strength. Recognizing the need to distance herself from the negativity and ensuing hurt, A.R. Grosjean makes a courageous decision to move away from her traitorous past and those who betrayed her.

 

Why I would recommend this book:

 

As autobiographies go, you will be hard pressed to find a more apt story told through the eyes of the child becoming the adult. Frightened, brave, questioning, and finally the resolve to never give up. It has everything a reader wants in a personal story.

 

What I didn’t love about this book:

 

I was so invested in the author’s story that I didn’t want to wait for the sequel! However, I do understand that it was necessary for the length of Broken and it, in no way, impacted the flow of the story.

 

Favourite Quotes:

 

My favourite quote that depicts the author’s sincerity brilliantly:

 

‘Words are just words until they are backed up by actions.’

 

 

A relationship quote that defines young love:

 

‘I was in love with the idea of being in love.’

 

 

Quote that defines mature relationships:

 

‘It takes two to make a relationship work – any relationship.’


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Congratulations to A.R. Grosjean for her autobiography, Broken. I feel that it is an important piece of work to get out into the world. It highlights the dangers of bullying and the impact on one's mental health, which is a topic of utmost importance in our society. I was fortunate to read an early copy of Broken, however, you can place your preorders now, with release date being 2 September 2024.

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Location: Sydney NSW, Australia
Elora is a relationship writer with tips that empower you to build greater relationship success.

Comments

  1. A.R. GrosjeanAugust 5, 2024 at 4:10 PM

    Thank you for sharing this with your readers! Again, I'm happy that you enjoyed my story. I hope my story touches others and helps them through their struggles in being bullied and mental anguish. We are not alone. Thank you!

    Amber aka A.R. Grosjean

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    1. EloraAugust 5, 2024 at 4:16 PM

      Amber, It is my greatest wish that your book reaches as many readers as possible. Your strength of character is admirable.

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