Review of I Did Not Kill My Husband : But I Almost Killed Myself

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This book sounds real and raw and what people in her circumstances need to hear. Thank you for your review.
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This book appears to present a valid discussion on alcoholism, while still inviting the reader to make their own conclusions. Thank you for the thorough review.
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You did a very well-written review. Thank you. I can see how the argument regarding alcoholism might harm some people, but thankfully I don’t know a lot of alcoholics that read books.
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Annie is strong to go through an unhealthy marriage.

Thank you for the great review.
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I always admire authors like Annie who have the courage to share their life story. I wonder how she managed to survive all the shame and guilt associated with her toxic relationships. Thanks for your review!
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I like the fact that the author uses everyday language because I think that in this way her message has a greater meaning and the ability to reach a larger number of readers. I like that Annie is described as a dedicated person.
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The book's title is definitely catchy. The theme around spousal turmoil and triumph over it is a necessary topic. Congratulations on the BOTD.
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So refreshing to read a review by someone who can see past, even accept, the non-typical writing style. Sometimes an author just needs to write it as they see it. It seems this is one of those cases and this reviewer embraces that.
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The title along with the cover made me understand what you're saying about hooks in this book. With many people getting stuck in situations like Annie‘s this book might give another perspective into the issues they are facing. This is a well-written review.
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Before I touch anything about the book, first let me drool over this outstanding review. The clarity of it including your choice of words is out of this world. Congratulations. On the book, I also think it is great. I feel that this author has the right content maybe it is just a small matter of expression. Thanks for the review again. One day I hope to be as good as you are.
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Outstanding review on this memoir, which I find to be an interesting and honest account, from the author's perspective, about life living with an alcoholic and the impact it has on family members. The narrative is easy to read and it provides insight into how difficult and painful such an experience can be.
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Your review makes it seems like a fascinating read.
I already want to know how Annie was able to scale through her horrible experiences. Thanks for a nice review.
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From the pages that I read, it appears that this is a nicely written memoir about a serious subject. But since I don't typically read memoirs, I'll be taking a pass on this. However, I recommend that the author have a professional proofreader take a look at this book before the next version is released because the grammatical errors are noticeable and distract from the reading. Congratulations to Ms. Parker on her achievement and for earning today's BOTD.
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The plot appears to address themes associated with conflict in marriage, making it suitable for people seeking a way out of spousal suppression and relationship turmoil, especially when it comes to marriage.
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I like the language the author used to tell Annie's story, rendering it relatable and easy to understand. The story has suspense and targets those looking for a way out of spousal suppression and relationship turmoil. I think it's worth looking into. Thank you for a great review.
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