A Little Life’ changed me for the better I see a 50/50…
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A Little Life’ changed me for the better
I see a 50/50 split of people who love and hate this book, and I understand both sides. People call it trauma-porn. People hate the ending. People feel like nothing was gained from it..
I don’t know if it’s because of my own trauma, or if it’s just what I enjoy as a reader, but I liked this book. I think I got a lot out of it because it read like a cautionary tale. Jude was severely traumatized, and whether he was unwilling or unable (perhaps both), he never truly allowed himself to be helped. Because accepting “help” was never safe, because he was let down every time he trusted anyone.
I don’t know, I think the book allowed me to self-reflect. Jude represents a lot of people who experience trauma—the inability to love, trust, and respect yourself, and the consuming struggle of blaming yourself. Which he carries with him his entire life.
By the end of the book I felt so much grief for Jude and some of the other characters, but I also felt inspired to change the trajectory of my life, so I don’t waste so much time believing I’m undeserving like Jude did. I realized the things I wanted for Jude are the things that I haven’t even given myself (love, forgiveness, grace, care) and that was eye opening.
That being said, I think this book is NOT for everyone. But for some people, it can be a moment of self reflection.
#entertainment
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I see a 50/50 split of people who love and hate this book, and I understand both sides. People call it trauma-porn. People hate the ending. People feel like nothing was gained from it..
I don’t know if it’s because of my own trauma, or if it’s just what I enjoy as a reader, but I liked this book. I think I got a lot out of it because it read like a cautionary tale. Jude was severely traumatized, and whether he was unwilling or unable (perhaps both), he never truly allowed himself to be helped. Because accepting “help” was never safe, because he was let down every time he trusted anyone.
I don’t know, I think the book allowed me to self-reflect. Jude represents a lot of people who experience trauma—the inability to love, trust, and respect yourself, and the consuming struggle of blaming yourself. Which he carries with him his entire life.
By the end of the book I felt so much grief for Jude and some of the other characters, but I also felt inspired to change the trajectory of my life, so I don’t waste so much time believing I’m undeserving like Jude did. I realized the things I wanted for Jude are the things that I haven’t even given myself (love, forgiveness, grace, care) and that was eye opening.
That being said, I think this book is NOT for everyone. But for some people, it can be a moment of self reflection.
#entertainment
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