Do not let anybody denounce them just because they do not feel the same way. Most of the poems in this book are kinda meh but there are some that I really like. Still, many thanks to the blog tour organizer for providing a review copy. However, as evidenced by my star rating, I most certainly did not enjoy reading it, and as such, I decided to forfeit my spot in the tour. * Read the full, detailed rant in my natural habitat! (Seriously, read it.)įull disclosure: I was supposed to participate in a promotional blog tour for this book, which is why I received a copy of it. Perhaps the only remotely positive thing I can say is that I am incredibly blessed to have received only a digital copy of this book otherwise, had I been given a physical copy, I would have grieved for the trees that died and ultimately lost my shit altogether. To summarize everything, Pillow Thoughts is a portfolio of generic content framed using totally obsolete structures. However, there are much more important things for me to accomplish than to waste so many words on a book that shouldn’t even warrant any positive attention. Thanks to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for the e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.Truth be told, I can probably go on and on about how mediocre and embarrassing this literary monstrosity is because God knows I never thought I’d ever find a poetry book that I would end up loathing more than the collections written by Lang Leav.
I wish that the illustrations weren’t only shown at the start of each new section, but used throughout the book! Overall, even though this didn’t end up being a favorite, I’m still glad that I read it.
Probably my favorite part of this book is still the illustration of the jellyfish which is me, and you, and us. They were a small reminder to keep going and to believe and trust that I’m much stronger than I think I am especially for making it this far in life when every single day is a struggle. I’ve been struggling a lot with my mental health over the last few months and reading some of these passages really got to me. That said, I do wish that I felt more connected to the work in this book, but there was a lot here that I felt was a little ‘recycled’ and nothing that I hadn’t heard of before.Īs always though, when Peppernell speaks a thought that resonates with me, it gets me hard, and right in the heart! I teared up reading the chapter on “if your mind needs repairing” and I felt hopeful reading “if your mind needs inspiration”.
There is an undercurrent of hope that runs through the words and ties them together in this book. Peppernell’s poetry/prose is simple yet effective in reaching into the hearts and minds of her readers to either give a gentle nudge or hug. I love a good book of poetry and prose that I can connect with and I’ve done that with Pillow Thoughts I & II, although I connected most with Pillow Thoughts I. I didn’t know that Peppernell was coming out with another Pillow Thoughts book, but when I saw that the title was “mending the mind” I knew I had to read it. Fix yourself a warm drink and settle into Peppernell’s words as she pens a tribute to her readers who are bravely continuing their journey from hurt to healing.
#PILLOW THOUGHTS BOOK SERIES#
In a voice that is inclusive and open to all, Courtney Peppernell presents a tribute to her readers in the third installment of her bestselling Pillow Thoughts series.Ī beautifully raw and poignant collection of poetry and prose, Pillow Thoughts III continues the series from poet Courtney Peppernell. Goodreads: Pillow Thoughts III: Mending the Mind
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