G1207 Signs in the rearview mirror; leaving a toxic relationship behind


Title of the book:  Signs in the rearview mirror; leaving a toxic relationship behind

Author: Kelly Smith

Publisher: Sunny Day Publishing Inc

Publishing Date: 2018

ISBN: 9781948613019

Summary:

What kind of person ends up in a toxic relationship? And why does she stay? This searingly honest novel answers both those questions head-on. Coming out of a failing marriage, Kelly turns to Gabe out of fear of being alone. Her gradual slide into danger is at once terrifying and inevitable, and the steps she takes to get out of it will both inspire and offer hope.

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Meet the Author:

Boston born and raised, Kelly now makes her home in Austin,TX with her three sons and one amazing Giant Schnauzer, Bullseye. Kelly has written for Huffington Post, Elephant Journal, and hosts a podcast, Let's Get Wicked Deep.

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Personal Opinion:

Quite often, the idea of toxic relationship includes physical abuse, and emotional and mental control that the perpetrator has over the victim is either ignored or overlooked. Also, how often do people make snap judgments about the victim, always thinking that wealth, education and hobbies will protect us from being in their shoes? In this memoir, Kelly Smith dares to lay her thoughts and soul bare for our scrutiny, helping the readers understand how her promising relationship turned into hell from earth as well as the importance of self care and self love, because not all scars are visible, and many are hidden from the eye.   

This is for iRead Book Tours 
 
Tour Schedule:
June 8 –Stephanie Jane – book spotlight / giveaway
June 8 - Over Coffee Conversations - book spotlight / author interview / giveaway
June 9 –Jazzy Book Reviews – book review / giveaway
June 10 –A Mama's Corner of the World – book review / giveaway
June 11 – T's Stuff – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway
June 12 –Rockin' Book Reviews – book review / guest post / giveaway
June 15 –Books for Books – audiobook review
June 16 – Splashes of Joy - book review / guest post / author interview / giveaway
June 17 – Tabi Thoughts – book review / author interview / giveaway
June 18 – Locks, Hooks and Books - audiobook review / guest post / giveaway
June 22 –Svetlanas reads and views – book review
June 24 – Sefina Hawke's Books – book spotlight
June 26 – My Fictional Oasis – book review / author interview

4 out of 5
(0: Stay away unless a masochist 1: Good for insomnia 2: Horrible but readable; 3: Readable and quickly forgettable, 4: Good, enjoyable 5: Buy it, keep it and never let it go.)

Comments

  1. Lauren CarrJune 24, 2020 at 12:15 PM

    Thank you so much for sharing this helpful, thought provoking book.

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