Official Review: Memoirs In The Moment by Dedoceo Habi
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Official Review: Memoirs In The Moment by Dedoceo Habi
We try so hard to achieve our goals and maintain healthy relationships, but sometimes they seem hard to accomplish. Have you ever thought that it could be due to PTSD? Most times, we are even ignorant of it or have failed to accept it. The author's story will help readers get help and lead an enjoyable life.
Memoirs In The Moment: The Daily Walk With PTSD by Dedoceo Habi seeks to inspire readers through the author's story. Dedoceo Habi recounts his journey from his childhood and the attachment he had with his mum. He was born in Savannah, Georgia, and coming from a poor background made him optimistic because he needed to change the narrative. At the age of seventeen, he joined the United States Marine Corps. In the course of service, he was called to go on a "Med Cruise" in Beirut. There, something tragic and traumatic happened, and it drained him mentally and emotionally. And that event marked the beginning of his nightmares. As a result, he got discharged from the Corps. He experienced failed marriages and relationships, and he also couldn't hold down jobs. The question is, what was it he experienced that is on the verge of ruining his life, career, and beliefs? You should hear from the author.
Honestly, I must commend the author for his sincerity and transparency in sharing his story. And he intends to give hope to his readers who are suffering from PTSD and make them see that they aren't alone in it. I admired the author's intelligence and how detailed his story was. The amount of detail in this book is incredible and with much clarity. Using the first-person perspective made the narrations engaging, relatable, and seamless. I was immersed in his life experiences, and I got emotional at some point because the disappointments seemed too much for one person. Despite that, he refused to give up. That is the spirit of a survivor, and it's worth emulating. It got to a point where I wished I could advise him to quit trying on relationships since it wasn't working for him.
In addition, there are lots of lessons in this book. The author made us understand that the first step to healing is to accept that there is a problem that needs urgent attention. Then reach out and speak to a mental health practitioner earlier to curb damages and disappointments. I appreciate the author's message that consulting a therapist is not a sign of weakness. Readers would also learn how to manage PTSD by controlling the negative thoughts that could creep in even after treatment.
What I like most about this book are the pictures and dates of events recorded at the beginning of every chapter. They helped me connect to the author and his story deeply. I also liked that the author finally agreed to get help from therapy, which brought hope to his hopeless situation.
Furthermore, this 171-page book is concise, making it an easy read. Readers will appreciate the author's writing style, as it is simple, engaging, and straightforward. To conclude, the book was well-written, easy to assimilate, and worthwhile. I found nothing to dislike in this book. Interestingly, the book was exceptionally edited, and I didn't encounter any grammatical errors throughout my read. Hence, I am happy to give Memoirs In The Moment: The Daily Walk With PTSD a well-deserved 4 out of 4 stars. I recommend this book to readers who enjoy memoirs, especially those who have experienced twists and turns in their lives and find it difficult to make headway due to trauma.
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This book will help readers to cope with it.
I will recommend it to my friends who can relate to the author's story.
Thanks for the review.
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