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:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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.
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!
ReplyDeleteAmber aka A.R. Grosjean
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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