Guy Gioria

I have never wrote a book review in my life - I often read a book and have the message linger in my mind and soul for a few days, put it back on the shelf - and occasionally refer to it some time in the years to follow. But damn! I’m gonna try for this one. I read the last three quarters of this book in almost one sitting. I cried, I laughed, I got angry, I got scared and felt a sense of helplessness. This book evoked every emotion I have within me. The imagery is so real and perfect - yet so imperfect, and this is what I love. I see it all so clearly because Aimee’s road was real and a hard one - not a glamorous unrecognisable one. One review I read insinuated that the story could not have possibly been all true? I think that’s simply because they were unable to relate to this kind of stuff happening in their own lives - to fathom where Aimee’s strength comes from I dare say would be extremely difficult for some. So many times I’d be having a little break from this book and would be doing the washing or cooking - and I would think ‘what was I just watching?’ - like it was a movie - and that’s because the people portrayed and the circumstances she experienced resonated with me. I dog eared so many passages that I never wanted to forget - writings I found wisdom and strength in. No wonder she is an amazing songwriter! I give much credit to this beautiful, humble and strong woman x Linda Mizzi (Australia)