Review of Love Isn’t Always the Answer

Erin Maddox McPhee · Post by **Erin Maddox McPhee** » 22 Jan 2025, 11:07

Thank you for your thoughtful review of "Love Isn't Always the Answer." This is such an important topic - domestic violence is far too prevalent, and it is important that folks know how to identify it. I am reminded that Jesus teaches us to "love your neighbor as yourself," meaning that we also must love ourselves well, which includes not allowing others to mistreat us. I hope that this book helps many people find healthy and loving situations for themselves, just as they deserve.

Parkking · Post by **Parkking** » 22 Jan 2025, 11:34

"Love isn't always the answer", Shelly's actually giving out a sad life living because of the toxic relationship she living with Matthew. In Shelly's childhood her parents divorced and she become a layer while having a bad social living with her boyfriend and family,her boyfriend pretending of caring for her. Only a person who really learning about life us going to read this .. I like it, well done.

Jessica Andersch · Post by **Jessica Andersch** » 22 Jan 2025, 11:47

I can appreciate a mixed drama law love triangle role this memoir centers around. I enjoyed this read and believe the main concept in this book is to remember that love is never always perfect. We are to do our imperfect best to love ourselves and others with God's help as perfectly as we possibly can.

Amy K Collier · Post by **Kigen Valarie** » 22 Jan 2025, 11:50

Shelley's life may have been influenced slightly by her parents (just a guess: not sure). I am looking forward to reading this memoir.

María Andrea Fernández Sepúlveda · 22 Jan 2025, 11:55

I hope this book helps people who are in potentially abusive relationships to identify the warning signs and gives them hope to get out of them. Thank you for your review.

Post by **Sanju Lali** » 22 Jan 2025, 12:55

A heart touching story of the author's toxic relationship with her husband can be found in the memoir "Love Isn't Always the Answer" by Shelley L. Levisay. The story is about a cycle of emotional, psychological, and physical abuse.

Post by **Catherine Sweet** » 22 Jan 2025, 12:59

This review gives a sympathetic description of the book and highlights the mental health issues addressed.

Kaitlyn Canedy · Post by **Kaitlyn Canedy** » 22 Jan 2025, 13:04

Many women, and even men, get into a relationship with someone and never know the person's true colors until sometimes years later. Shelley is very brave to share her story and help others not suffer in toxic relationships. Thanks for the review!

Post by **Ngozi Onyibor** » 22 Jan 2025, 13:08

How courageous of Shelley L. Levisay to share her experience being with a narcissistic partner with others in "Love Isn’t Always the Answer". Her voice is especially important, as being a lawyer, people would expect her to be immune to the ways of a narcissist. There is certainly a lot to learn from her story.

Post by **Alida Spies** » 22 Jan 2025, 13:16

It sounds like Shelley was looking for love and attention, despite the career success she achieved. Matthew was there to fill the gap and his true nature doesn't emerge immediately. Being stuck in a relationship marked by emotional, psychological and physical abuse can not be easy. Thank you for your informative review.

Nazma P · Post by **Nazma P** » 22 Jan 2025, 13:22

This book sounds like an poignant tale of relationships and emotions. I'm not sure if I'm the right person for this book. But the review kind of intrigued me. The mention of court sessions made me curious to know what led to that. I'm sure it will be a good read.

Gayatri Tripathi · Post by **Gayatri Tripathi** » 22 Jan 2025, 13:26

Thank you for such a thorough and heartfelt review of Love Isn’t Always the Answer by Shelley L. Levisay. It sounds like this memoir does an incredible job of shedding light on the complexities of toxic relationships, especially the emotional and psychological toll they can take. I appreciate your mention of Shelley’s accessible explanation of gaslighting and her exploration of mental health issues like narcissism and codependency. These are such critical topics that often go unspoken, and it’s commendable that Shelley approached them with honesty and educational intent.

I can see how the repetition in court scenes and abrupt sentence endings might detract from the narrative flow, but it’s encouraging that the book still resonated with you due to its rich information and emotional depth. Your note about the importance of this book for young people is particularly poignant—it’s vital for individuals to recognize red flags and prioritize self-love and healthy boundaries in relationships.

Thank you for highlighting both the book’s strengths and its areas for improvement. I’m now intrigued to explore Shelley’s journey for myself and see how she blends drama, law, and mental health education into her story.

Post by **Jeff Kanda** » 22 Jan 2025, 13:28

Many young people will love this book as it touches on some challenges they face in relationships. This seems to be a book that I can give a try. Thanks for the engaging review!

rusyalana · Post by **rusyalana** » 22 Jan 2025, 13:28

Memoirs are not my cup of tea but the review is well written. The book seems extremely emotional telling us the author's pain from the abuse from her narcissistic partner and her subsequent healing. I'm sure the book will find its reader. Congratulations on becoming BOTD!

Post by **Judy Burr** » 22 Jan 2025, 13:40

Thank you for your review. I read the sample. Shelly's story is a sad one. Although she was an educated young lady, she was vulnerable and lonely, falling into a bad relationship with a client. The book needs some editing. Congrats to the author for the #BOTD.