Review of Chaos To Clarity

[Bruin Dez]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Chaos To Clarity" by Marci Hopkins.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Chaos to Clarity by Marci Hopkins is an impactful memoir about breaking the cycle of alcoholism and abuse. What I liked most about this book is that the author honestly writes about her struggles with addiction and abusive relationships. Hopkins did not hold back on raw thoughts and feelings to bring you into her world of chaos. It was inspiring how she became aware of toxic behavior, overcame her struggles, and started living healthier. 

This book is unique from other inspirational memoirs because it is also a self-help book for recovery. Hopkins speaks to the reader with advice from her life experience. The author includes questions to reflect on and explains how to use your answers to practice better life choices. I liked that Hopkins is honest about how hard it is to maintain sobriety. She was not afraid to be vulnerable and share her flaws instead of just advising about what readers should do, making her story relatable.

I recommend this book to readers interested in learning about how the author healed from toxic relationships and a harmful lifestyle.  Hopkins does a great job of explaining how she traced back to different childhood traumas that led to her struggles as an adult. This awareness helps us understand our reactions to situations and how to take responsibility for the quality of our lives. 

I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars because it is a very inspirational memoir, and I enjoyed Hopkin’s writing style. There is nothing that I did not like about this book. It is motivating to read how Hopkins shifted her victim mindset to becoming a survivor.

I do not recommend this book to readers who are uncomfortable reading about child abuse, domestic violence, and addiction. Hopkins writes details about her unstable childhood. She was physically and sexually abused as a young child and felt helpless without supportive parents. She continued to struggle to make good choices through adolescence and found herself in a string of toxic relationships and addicted to alcohol. After having children, she began her healing process when she hit rock bottom with alcoholism. Hopkins’ story gives readers hope as they learn about how someone with so much trauma during formative years can heal and turn their life around for the better with sobriety. 

Although this is not a religious book, the author mentions how God’s presence in her life inspired her to share her life story of healing. Even if you are not religious, you will learn to see signs that lead you in the right direction. Everyone can learn from part 6 of the book, which invites readers to reflect on a series of thought-provoking questions to become aware of toxic behaviors and how to break harmful patterns.

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[Kutloano Makhuvhela]

I just read a book that touches on the same topic. I wonder how it would feel like reading it after having have read the other one. Thank you for writing this beautiful review. It was revealing and good to read. Amazing job. I can't wait to read more of your reviews.

[Neto Onuoha]

“Chaos To Clarity" by Marci Hopkins is a good read. From the title alone you’d realize what the author is trying to do, basically taking you from chaos to clarity. And the author talks about struggles with alcoholism and abusive relationships and how she turned the chaos to clarity. Good job on the review.