After a series of traumatic events (including the end of a 15-year marriage and multiple sexual assaults), a woman discovers she must face the reality of her life, or end it. On a scrap of paper she writes “Reasons to Live.” It stays blank for days. Then, she remembers her old dream: move to Europe.
By pet-sitting in exchange for lodging, she makes this dream a reality, finding solace in exploring new landscapes and spending time with animals. Against a backdrop of fur-filled adventures and cultural revelations, she battles the demons of C-PTSD and grief as she attempts to rebuild her identity and her life.
One Reason to Live embodies a visceral experience of living with psychiatric injury, combined with the power of radical acceptance, sweetened by the healing quality of animal companionship and the joy of embracing self-love.
I got to read an ARC of this book and I really loved it. I really don't know where to start, there’re so many things to say that it wouldn't fit in a single text. I admire the way the author opened her heart to all the people who read her writing. I think that many women will be able to feel identified at some point in the book, who are trapped in situations from which it is difficult to escape, to feel lost. The story is very realistic and personally I felt such a connection and it made me feel accompanied and motivated to face some of my fears.
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