A review by rokiro13
My father's eyes, my mother's rage by Rose Brik

emotional inspiring sad fast-paced

5.0

I read this in basically one sitting. This is a book that I will think about often. I don't usually read poetry, but this may have convinced me to give it a try. I felt for her because I have gone through similar trauma. It was amazing! Here are some of my favorite quotes.

"Love isn’t always easy, but it shouldn’t feel like hell in your hands. It shouldn’t leave you empty, desperate to understand. Love doesn’t leave you wondering what you’ve done wrong, or threaten to leave, if you’re not getting along. Love doesn’t force or demand, or leave you alone for hours in the bed. Love isn’t always easy, but it shouldn’t feel like hell in your hands."

"I want to know why the world cares more about forgiveness, than the pain of those who were hurt."

"I didn’t deserve what happened to me, and I am allowed to grieve who I used to be."