Book Room Reviews - When Birds Sing My Journey from Trauma to Triumph - Mary Cowper Review
Synopsis: With the publication of her memoir, Arielle Spring experienced a succession of traumas, two of which were sexual assault, in her teens. She was stricken with PTSD which, left untreated, sent her into a downward spiral lasting over two decades. She then began her ascent to discovering her true self. Her story is life changing.
After experiencing so much trauma in her life (including becoming homeless), Arielle looked into the mirror one day, got on her knees and concluded she was as low as she would allow herself to go. She began her ascent through hard work and dedication to discovering her true self. Arielle took a job as a domestic violence crisis group facilitator which inspired her to create her own dv support group to teach women to transition from the victim mentality. She went on to become a certified professional life coach and health coach. All the while, Arielle continued to pursue her own healing and growth.
"When Birds Sing: My Journey from Trauma to Triumph" takes the reader on a harrowing journey from darkness to light with many twists and turns. The writer's conversational writing style will make you feel like you are right there in the moment with her.
Critique: Exceptionally well written, impressively candid, thoughtful and thought-provoking, "When Birds Sing: My Journey from Trauma to Triumph" is a very special and inspiring memoir that will have a very special appeal to readers who themselves have suffered from any kind of trauma and feeling that there was no coming back from their despair and depression. While especially and unreservedly recommended for community, college, and university library Contemporary American Biography/Memoir collections, it should be noted for personal reading lists for those interested in Post-Traumatic Stress recovery that "When Birds Sing" is also available in a paperback edition (9798885313322, $15.99).
