Waking Into Myself by Liz Gonzales | Book Review

Waking Into Myself by Liz Gonzales | Book Review

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About the Book:


This book is a collection of poetry, prose, and letters I wish I could have sent. This book explores what it means to yearn for people who can’t meet us where we’re at or even halfway, what it means to long for people who we know are not good for us, and the grief and eventual catharsis of walking away.


Rating:
2.5/5 ⭐



Review:


My sister gave this book to me and asked me for a review.

As the author stated, this is a collection of written things she wish she could have sent and it really shows her vulnerable side. It’s about a breakup and the sad things that come with it. It’s a bit like a journal in my opinion – a well written one. There were entries that I could relate to and some that I could not. I also have to include here that Taylor Swift was mentioned a lot. You can tell she’s an avid fan. There was a part were there were three consecutive entries and Taylor – or at least her song – was mentioned in all three of them. In all honesty, I think it was a bit much.

The contents are pretty nice however, i’m not the target reader for this book. It was not my cup of tea and it didn’t leave any lasting impact. I think maybe it’s meant to be read by romance lovers or people who recently went through a breakup. People who like reading letters and prose would enjoy this, though.

Published Date: September 7, 2023

Photo by Cerize Sicat