Official Review: My Cries and My Triumphs by Lisa Bedbak
Posted: 08 Apr 2021, 22:57
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "My Cries and My Triumphs" by Lisa Bedbak.]
Lisa Bedbak tells her story in My Cries and My Triumphs, from her earliest memory until she was old enough to leave home. Her memories of a violent and unstable home environment produced confusion and made her doubt her self-worth. Would she achieve her desire to live in a stable family? When vexing emotions overwhelmed her, she turned to her journal and poetry as an outlet to express her feelings.
Lisa grew up in India. She recounted her first memories, her experiences at school, and vacations spent with her grandparents. She struggled with her conflicting feelings about her parents. Was she normal if she loved the person who abused her? Lisa's problems at home caused her to feel unloved. With wisdom beyond her years, she realized that everyone's deepest desire is to be loved.
I enjoyed the chronological trajectory of the book. Readers follow Lisa through her school years and observe how different people and experiences affected her physical, mental, and psychological growth. She described how some family members and a few teachers brought healing and balm to her wounded spirit. Lisa Bedbak's nonfiction story read like a novel due to the vibrant conversations and vivid descriptions of people and places. Readers who have experienced a traumatic childhood might become emotional when reading about Lisa's experiences. At the same time, Lisa's experiences teach us that it only takes a few loving and supportive adults to make a difference in a child's emotional and psychological development.
Lisa's daily life in India included interactions with the nannies and cleaners her mother hired. I enjoyed reading about many of the typical foods, clothing, wedding and funeral traditions, and national holidays. At a young age, Lisa realized the power of words. She kept a journal and included one of her poems in the book.
I did find several grammatical errors in the book. These were some misspelled words and oddly worded phrases. One example is on page 18, "Your father did a mistake." A map showing the location and the distance between the different cities would familiarize readers with this part of India.
I rate this book 3 out of 4 stars. Lisa portrayed her childhood in a compelling and captivating manner. She successfully transports readers through her passionate cries and carries them to the heights of her glorious triumphs. Sadly, the number of errors I found in the book obligated me to lower the score. Readers who enjoy memoirs could immerse themselves in Lisa's story. I would also recommend Lisa's story to anyone who works with children as it highlights how one loving adult in a child's life can be the catalyst for change and hope.
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My Cries and My Triumphs
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Lisa Bedbak tells her story in My Cries and My Triumphs, from her earliest memory until she was old enough to leave home. Her memories of a violent and unstable home environment produced confusion and made her doubt her self-worth. Would she achieve her desire to live in a stable family? When vexing emotions overwhelmed her, she turned to her journal and poetry as an outlet to express her feelings.
Lisa grew up in India. She recounted her first memories, her experiences at school, and vacations spent with her grandparents. She struggled with her conflicting feelings about her parents. Was she normal if she loved the person who abused her? Lisa's problems at home caused her to feel unloved. With wisdom beyond her years, she realized that everyone's deepest desire is to be loved.
I enjoyed the chronological trajectory of the book. Readers follow Lisa through her school years and observe how different people and experiences affected her physical, mental, and psychological growth. She described how some family members and a few teachers brought healing and balm to her wounded spirit. Lisa Bedbak's nonfiction story read like a novel due to the vibrant conversations and vivid descriptions of people and places. Readers who have experienced a traumatic childhood might become emotional when reading about Lisa's experiences. At the same time, Lisa's experiences teach us that it only takes a few loving and supportive adults to make a difference in a child's emotional and psychological development.
Lisa's daily life in India included interactions with the nannies and cleaners her mother hired. I enjoyed reading about many of the typical foods, clothing, wedding and funeral traditions, and national holidays. At a young age, Lisa realized the power of words. She kept a journal and included one of her poems in the book.
I did find several grammatical errors in the book. These were some misspelled words and oddly worded phrases. One example is on page 18, "Your father did a mistake." A map showing the location and the distance between the different cities would familiarize readers with this part of India.
I rate this book 3 out of 4 stars. Lisa portrayed her childhood in a compelling and captivating manner. She successfully transports readers through her passionate cries and carries them to the heights of her glorious triumphs. Sadly, the number of errors I found in the book obligated me to lower the score. Readers who enjoy memoirs could immerse themselves in Lisa's story. I would also recommend Lisa's story to anyone who works with children as it highlights how one loving adult in a child's life can be the catalyst for change and hope.
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My Cries and My Triumphs
View: on Bookshelves
