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Book review – Forgiving Troy: A True Story of Murder, Mental Illness, and Recovery by Thom Bierdz (9781615394852)

Thom Bierdz is an actor, artist, author and loving brother who reaches into his own psyche to tell a heart wrenching and raw account of his life that will leave you breathless. Not only does Thom write about his struggle … Continue reading

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Book review: The Jagged Years of Ruthie J. by Ruth Simkin (9781897430545)

Ruthie Simkin’s young life was about to change.  She would have strange, hysterical episodes where she knew subconsciously they were wrong, but she did them anyway.  At age 18 after a particular terrifying incident and after being diagnosed with epilepsy, … Continue reading

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