Book Review

Wow! 

I'm excited to share this fantastic review by Donna Sundblad on one of the books in our Playing With Words #poetry series. 

She posted her review of Towards Understanding several places:

Twitter: https://x.com/birdiesquill/status/1838986225039835224 

BookHookup: https://bookhookup.blogspot.com/2024/09/poignant-journey-from-abusive-childhood.html 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DAWZxXdyQCL/ (She also shared this link on Instagram Threads #authorthreads  

GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57554970-towards-understanding  

BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/books/towards-understanding-by-lillian-brummet

** Thank you Donna for picking up the book, and so very very much for the awesome book review and for posting it so many places!

Lillian Brummet’s Towards Understanding is a powerful collection of free-form confessional poetry poignantly capturing her journey from an abusive childhood to self-discovery. Written with a contemplative tone, the collection weaves personal struggles, emotional depth, and a path toward healing, balancing heavy themes with moments of clarity and hope.

Brummet’s willingness to delve into her raw emotions fosters a genuine connection with readers, making her experiences resonate deeply. Her grappling with feelings of guilt and shame adds layers of complexity, prompting important questions about the validity of these emotions.

This is an emotional read. While the imagery is subtle, the weight of her experiences draws you into her world. A palpable sense of vulnerability evokes feelings of isolation and a profound longing for connection and love. Brummet’s word choices reflect growth and transition, illuminating the lingering hope even amid her struggles.

The interplay of personal and universal themes invites readers to empathize with Brummet’s past while reflecting on their own experiences. This poetry will resonate with many, particularly those seeking healing from their own challenges. I highly recommend Towards Understanding to anyone navigating the complexities of their past, as Brummet’s reflections on growing up in a broken home, enduring her mother’s multiple marriages, and surviving sexual abuse create a poignant backdrop that informs her emotional landscape. I give this collection of poetry 5 out of 5 stars.