Review of The Parrot's Perch
Posted: 10 Apr 2022, 02:25
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Parrot's Perch" by Karen Keilt.]
On November 14, 2013, Karen Keilt would get an email from the Brazilian National Truth Commission that was carrying out investigations on the human rights violations that occurred in Brazil for decades. Karen Keilt would be forced to reopen old wounds, as she was one of the victims of this violation by the police in Brazil. In The Parrot's Perch, Karen Keilt bravely takes on this challenge in the search for justice against the perpetrators of evil who have even been protected by the laws. In this book, we are also taken through the author's journey toward finding true happiness and self-discovery.
The story is told in an interview setting, as the investigator asks a lot of the questions that readers will also have in their minds, starting from a detailed background of the author's life growing up in Sao Paolo, Brazil. This was a fascinating way to present the story, and it made me feel like I was right there with the author, connecting to every word as she spoke. I must commend the author for finding the strength to reveal it all in this book, especially seeing how detailed she was in narrating most of her horrific experiences. This courage and strength were contagious and things I could learn from in overcoming adversity. Just like the investigator/interviewer, I found myself shuddering at what she said at certain periods, so readers should be aware that there are off-putting, graphic scenes in this book, including rape and torture.
I liked that the author took the time to give us a look into how she grew up. Born and bred in Brazil, Karen Keilt drew us in by taking us through her life of privilege and her dreams of becoming an Olympian through horse riding, which was marred by the harsh treatment and lessons she picked up from her father while her mother was the silent enabler due to several fears she had. Neglect, driving her to corruption, and physical abuse are just the tip of the iceberg, and we see how these affect Karen later. Seeing how Karen attempted to break this cycle for her own child was another facet of the book that I found intriguing.
One mystery that consistently reared its head throughout the read revolved around why the author and her husband had to go through what they went through at the hands of the police, especially when her family always told her to forget about the event and just move on. How does one heal from such an ordeal in silence, especially when suspicions of her family's involvement are in the air? You will have to pick up a copy of this book to get answers to this question and reveal the mystery of what led to this unfortunate experience.
The Parrot's Perch was an exceptionally well-edited book, as I did not find any errors while reading it. The story is gripping, thought-provoking, and evokes a range of emotions, from anger, heartbreak, confusion, and devastation to joy, love, and peace. This was a perfect read, and I did not notice any aspects of the book I did not like. Therefore, I rate The Parrot's Perch four out of four stars. If you enjoy touching memoirs, then this is not a book you can afford to miss out on. I would also recommend this book to readers who enjoy inspirational stories.
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The Parrot's Perch
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On November 14, 2013, Karen Keilt would get an email from the Brazilian National Truth Commission that was carrying out investigations on the human rights violations that occurred in Brazil for decades. Karen Keilt would be forced to reopen old wounds, as she was one of the victims of this violation by the police in Brazil. In The Parrot's Perch, Karen Keilt bravely takes on this challenge in the search for justice against the perpetrators of evil who have even been protected by the laws. In this book, we are also taken through the author's journey toward finding true happiness and self-discovery.
The story is told in an interview setting, as the investigator asks a lot of the questions that readers will also have in their minds, starting from a detailed background of the author's life growing up in Sao Paolo, Brazil. This was a fascinating way to present the story, and it made me feel like I was right there with the author, connecting to every word as she spoke. I must commend the author for finding the strength to reveal it all in this book, especially seeing how detailed she was in narrating most of her horrific experiences. This courage and strength were contagious and things I could learn from in overcoming adversity. Just like the investigator/interviewer, I found myself shuddering at what she said at certain periods, so readers should be aware that there are off-putting, graphic scenes in this book, including rape and torture.
I liked that the author took the time to give us a look into how she grew up. Born and bred in Brazil, Karen Keilt drew us in by taking us through her life of privilege and her dreams of becoming an Olympian through horse riding, which was marred by the harsh treatment and lessons she picked up from her father while her mother was the silent enabler due to several fears she had. Neglect, driving her to corruption, and physical abuse are just the tip of the iceberg, and we see how these affect Karen later. Seeing how Karen attempted to break this cycle for her own child was another facet of the book that I found intriguing.
One mystery that consistently reared its head throughout the read revolved around why the author and her husband had to go through what they went through at the hands of the police, especially when her family always told her to forget about the event and just move on. How does one heal from such an ordeal in silence, especially when suspicions of her family's involvement are in the air? You will have to pick up a copy of this book to get answers to this question and reveal the mystery of what led to this unfortunate experience.
The Parrot's Perch was an exceptionally well-edited book, as I did not find any errors while reading it. The story is gripping, thought-provoking, and evokes a range of emotions, from anger, heartbreak, confusion, and devastation to joy, love, and peace. This was a perfect read, and I did not notice any aspects of the book I did not like. Therefore, I rate The Parrot's Perch four out of four stars. If you enjoy touching memoirs, then this is not a book you can afford to miss out on. I would also recommend this book to readers who enjoy inspirational stories.
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The Parrot's Perch
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon