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Healing for my soul

Revisado: 05-01-24

This book was the single most healing read I’ve ever experienced. So much in the story deeply resonated with my own story and experience with my mother. I felt connected to Emma and her dysfunctional relationship with her mother, which is not something I have ever experienced when reading a romcom book. The character development was exceptionally well done and the story was such a beautiful one from start to end. It was without a doubt, a heavy read, but exactly what at this time in my life. I am so beyond grateful to the author for creating such a magical work of art. This book left me feeling a little less alone in the world, as if there was somebody else who had a mom that really missed the mark and took extreme advantage of her daughter. I can’t believe the similarities are from my own life and Emma‘s in regards to her relationship with her mom. This will not be one. I forget for a long time to come. 10/10 best book I have ever read.

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Couldn't stop listening!

Revisado: 02-25-20

I have been so excited about the release of this book for months! Talk about worth the wait!!! Many of us have followed this story for years and have heard many different aspects of it, this is a deeper look into the life of Aaron Hernandez, a troubled man with lots of secrets. Dylan Howard does an amazing job detailing the events that lead up to Aaron being sentenced to life in prison and the romantic relationship he developed behind bars. Talk about explosive details that I personally have never before heard told in great lengths at the end! I couldn't stop listening and want everyone I know to read this. This book is written SO WELL and absolutely did not disappoint. I was completely drawn in from the very beginning and hope this answers some questions the families of his four victim may have. It's clear that Aaron was a troubled man from a young age and didn't feel he could be honest about his sexuality, which is unfortunate. The lengths he went to hide his secrets left a path of destruction behind and impacted so many lives. I hope if nothing else this book can allow a conversation around sexuality, especially within sports. Creating a safe space where a once taboo topic can finally be openly discussed without judgment. Aaron's life could've been completely different if he didn't feel that he had to hide who he was deep down. It wasn't until he was in prison that he finally felt he could be himself. I wouldn't wish that upon anyone and hope that this book encourages others to feel empowered in who they are without feeling judgement. Such an amazing read. My heart will always go out to the families of the victims and pray that they are able to heal. RIP to everyone involved, including Aaron Hernandez.

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Never wanted this book to end!

Revisado: 06-11-19

I rarely write reviews, but this book gave me everything I craved & more! So beautifully written from beginning to end. I absolutely fell in love with V and I discovered that I found found myself within her story as well. Such a glamorous story with lots of depth, this book is one I will be telling all my girlfriends they must read! I wasn’t sure what to expect with Elizabeth Gilbert writing a fiction, but what an exciting surprise it was! I would love for there to be a second one in the series. Thank you for giving us City of Girls in a time when we’re all trying to find ourselves.

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