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I Want To Go Home - by Renee Marie Simpson (Paperback)

I Want To Go Home - by  Renee Marie Simpson (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>An inspiring true story based on journal entries about a brave young woman in her twenties who pushes herself out of her comfort zone when she agrees to join a sailing expedition from Gibraltar to Thailand, with no experience. </p><p><br></p><p>A health crisis, serious mechanical failures, the threat of pirates and a category five cyclone - everything begins to go terrifyingly wrong, triggering the deeply buried trauma of a sexual assault. As she quickly adapts to life at sea, she begins to reclaim the power that was stolen from her and to break the silence. </p><p><br></p><p>Those who dream of adventure and travel will enjoy every discovery in this story; exploring important factors around surviving sexual assault including mental health, victim-status, boundaries, trust, self-worth, confidence, self-care, sexuality, bullying, substance abuse, friendship, family, intergenerational trauma, culture, racism, privilege and much more. </p><p><br></p><p>If you have an instinct to run and a longing to return to a place of safety, you will find this book a gentle, supportive and loving call to action reflecting on what 'home' really means. This book is for anyone who's interested in the #MeToo movement, personal development, improving wellbeing, spiritual growth and cultivating hope. If you feel like your lost in a storm at sea, searching for the nearest lighthouse then this book is the beacon you've been hoping for.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"What a powerful emotional read. Gripping from start to finish." Leila Kirkconnell</p><p><br></p><p>"Honestly, there is so much I can relate to, feeling disconnected to my body and going through sexual assault." Beta Reader (prefers to be anonymous)</p><p><br></p><p>"I couldn't put it down, I hung on every part wanting to absorb this story into my soul. I felt everything the story was telling us to feel as readers. It took me to a place I could only imagine. I've come home." Jess Barrance</p><p><br></p><p>"This story will captivate you in so many ways. It's moving and you can really relate to her struggle with self-worth. Excellent story." Danielle Bosley</p><br>

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