peppermint_kiss's review
dark
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.25
I really enjoyed this book, which provided a good balance between interesting case studies and the philosophical musings of the author. Although I don't agree with all of her thoughts and opinions, I feel she did a good job explaining and exploring them, using her life experiences as a springboard. I especially appreciated the respect with which every topic was approached. That said, although I did learn some interesting tidbits about her field of work, and found the book interesting and entertaining, it did not contain any big "wow" or "a-ha!" moments that would be necessary for me to rate it higher. Still very much recommended for those interested in the subject, though. Note that some of the cases explored in the book, especially related to children and war, are quite disturbing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Mass/school shootings, Gore, Violence, War, Death, Genocide, Medical content, Murder, Xenophobia, Injury/Injury detail, and Hate crime
Moderate: Confinement, Fire/Fire injury, Mass/school shootings, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, Suicide, Body horror, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Gun violence, Animal death, Incest, Terminal illness, and Blood
Minor: Pregnancy, Rape, Vomit, Cancer, Cannibalism, Torture, Chronic illness, Dementia, Self harm, Sexual violence, and Suicidal thoughts
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