Official Review: Journey to a Safe Harbor by Jeanette Orme
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Official Review: Journey to a Safe Harbor by Jeanette Orme
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Journey to a Safe Harbor" by Jeanette Orme.]
Journey to a Safe Harbor by Jeanette Orme is a story of the author's journey to recovery from PTSD, addiction, and loss. Jeanette lost her husband, Jim, in September 2014. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He also had undiagnosed PTSD and was an alcoholic, just like her. Jim was Jeanette's anchor and safety, so, understandably, his death was a huge loss that pushed her over the edge. However, before the tragic event, she already had PTSD due to sexual abuse from her childhood. Consumed with self-hatred, she put up a facade due to the fear of not being liked and turned to alcohol too many times to numb the pain of depression and to feel "normal." Thankfully, her salvation came through the therapy courses and her sessions with her spiritual guide, Cindy. The details of Jeanette's experiences and her journey to recovery are inspiring, but you'll have to read this book to find out.
This book is an inspiration to people suffering from any traumatic experience. I loved that the author was brave enough to face her fears squarely. As she did so, she began to remember fragments of her past she had forgotten due to amnesia caused by her abuse.
She uses songs, meditation, books—some of which were mentioned in this memoir—and group therapy sessions on her journey. Her spiritual sessions with Cindy, her support from friends and family, her personal resolution, and late Jim's reassuring presence helped her achieve her healing. These elements showed how vital support and encouragement were in her journey.
She also included sayings and quotes that were encouraging to read. Every quote was intentional and in line with her story. Journey to a Safe Harbor wasn't too fast-paced; it wasn't dragged out either. Everything was documented in record time and enhanced the smooth flow of the book. The book is written as a collection of diary entries, each carrying the date and time for each event in her journey to recovery it was describing.
The best thing I love about this book was the author's self-discovery, self-love, and self-transformation from self-hatred to self-appreciation. Over time and through therapy, she got to love herself and see herself differently. My only dislike was the book's lack of professional editing. I was able to spot an uncomfortable number of errors in the book. Because of this, I rate it 3 out of 4 stars. I would recommend it to people going through loss, depression, or disorders such as PTSD and addiction issues. I believe that as they walk with the author on her path to healing, they'll find theirs too.
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Journey to a Safe Harbor by Jeanette Orme is a story of the author's journey to recovery from PTSD, addiction, and loss. Jeanette lost her husband, Jim, in September 2014. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He also had undiagnosed PTSD and was an alcoholic, just like her. Jim was Jeanette's anchor and safety, so, understandably, his death was a huge loss that pushed her over the edge. However, before the tragic event, she already had PTSD due to sexual abuse from her childhood. Consumed with self-hatred, she put up a facade due to the fear of not being liked and turned to alcohol too many times to numb the pain of depression and to feel "normal." Thankfully, her salvation came through the therapy courses and her sessions with her spiritual guide, Cindy. The details of Jeanette's experiences and her journey to recovery are inspiring, but you'll have to read this book to find out.
This book is an inspiration to people suffering from any traumatic experience. I loved that the author was brave enough to face her fears squarely. As she did so, she began to remember fragments of her past she had forgotten due to amnesia caused by her abuse.
She uses songs, meditation, books—some of which were mentioned in this memoir—and group therapy sessions on her journey. Her spiritual sessions with Cindy, her support from friends and family, her personal resolution, and late Jim's reassuring presence helped her achieve her healing. These elements showed how vital support and encouragement were in her journey.
She also included sayings and quotes that were encouraging to read. Every quote was intentional and in line with her story. Journey to a Safe Harbor wasn't too fast-paced; it wasn't dragged out either. Everything was documented in record time and enhanced the smooth flow of the book. The book is written as a collection of diary entries, each carrying the date and time for each event in her journey to recovery it was describing.
The best thing I love about this book was the author's self-discovery, self-love, and self-transformation from self-hatred to self-appreciation. Over time and through therapy, she got to love herself and see herself differently. My only dislike was the book's lack of professional editing. I was able to spot an uncomfortable number of errors in the book. Because of this, I rate it 3 out of 4 stars. I would recommend it to people going through loss, depression, or disorders such as PTSD and addiction issues. I believe that as they walk with the author on her path to healing, they'll find theirs too.
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What a beautifully crafted review, would love to get hands on this book someday, and also a great reviewer to look forward to for a newbie reviewer.
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