Yvonne Sandomir

The Art of Bristle is more than a memoir; it’s a lifeline extended to those wrestling with their own burdens of trauma and loss. It’s an invitation to confront our most painful moments not with fear but with gentle courage, understanding that in the act of breaking open, we allow ourselves to be genuinely seen—flaws, scars, and all. Judy Kowalsky’s story is not an easy read. It’s raw with emotion, yet this rawness is precisely what makes her message so impactful. She does not simply want to tell her story; she wants to start a conversation—a dialogue about the realities of living with and beyond the scars of a difficult upbringing, of finding honor in our survival. I strongly recommend The Art of Bristle to anyone who finds themselves on a path of searching—for identity, for healing, for a way to make sense of the chaos that life sometimes throws. Yvonne Sandomir Author, The Invisible Girl, A Memoir