![]() We can’t always control the moments that make us feel so alone. We all have them we all blame ourselves when things go wrong. How it rolls over your stomach, catches in your chest, and releases through your lips. Concentrate on the way your body feels when you are breathing in and out. You do have time to breathe, so make time. It’s all your fault when life seems to be spiraling out of control. And so you blame yourself for things always going wrong, because what’s happening to you couldn’t possibly be happening to someone else. Too many moments you felt the anger rage, so you have forgotten where to begin. Too many storm clouds and people getting under your skin. But overall, Stitching the Soul was a lovely and touching addition to the series and I will forever keep my eyes open for Peppernell's future works. Pity for the cliché and sometimes repetitive poems. I'm a die hard fan of her poems and her messages, which center around kindness and compassion, self-love and love and friendship. She has such a delicacy, such a beautiful way to say things. The Pillow thoughts series has a very special place in my heart and I will forever be a fan of Courtney Peppernell's way with words. Some others, though, were too cliché and conventional.Īll in all, I thoroughly enjoyed this collection of poems. Some poems seemed as if they were written specifically for me and my eyes and my soul only. The Arc of this book was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.įam, reading this during quarantine hit differently.įam, reading this in my mental state hit differently. This last book in the pillow thoughts series comes out on August 4, 2020. Many of the writings make the reader feel identified as it provides encouragement and hope to people who have suffered for love, it also provides strength when you feel that you don't have direction in your life or your future. I don't really like poetry, but when they are books written by Courtney Pepernell I can't help but cry every time as they make me feel like they're talking to me in a personal way. This book is a collection of thoughts and is divided like this "It's been forever, and I cant seem to let you go" ![]() "Time doesn't always completely heal us, but it does make the ache easier to live with" I received an e-ARC from Andrews McMeel Publishing via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I am glad I finally read Peppernell's poems but sad to say this collection was not for me. ![]() “She is not confined by time / she is a running river / seeking freedom to flow through life unchained” How powerful is that?Īnother nice touch in this book was the inclusion of Justin Estcourt's illustrations of foxes, a jellyfish, and occasionally an owl and the heart. However, it was totally worth a read because there were still some great lines here and there. Some of the themes were repetitive, and oftentimes, I find the feeling glum and others cheesy. ![]() The book does take a happier turn in the latter half and becomes more therapeutic as I had initially thought the whole book would be. Peppernell has a very soothing tone in her written words and the sadness manifests in all the lines. The first few sections of the book were somewhat depressing. ![]() Unfortunately, I am unsure what I am feeling after finishing Stitching the Soul. I love her novel Keeping Long Island, which I am sure I talked too much about already. This is my first time trying Peppernell’s poems. ![]()
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