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Reaching for the Light (edición 2017)

por TL Katt (Autor)

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Mental Illness affects people in all walks of life, all countries and all nationalities. It does not discriminate. Those affected are friends, family members and you. Authors Marie Krepps and TL Katt have opened their minds and imaginations to assist in mental health awareness, something they both feel passionately about. Follow their characters as they reach for their light. High Heels & Ice Cream by Marie Krepps Brianna suffers from depression and anxiety, but she won't let it stop her from moving in with the chatty and attractive Carla. When her attraction to her roommate becomes something more, Brianna has to decide if she will let her inner demons win and run away as usual, or face her fears and admit her true feelings. Bloom by TL Katt At the hands of Jen's husband, the man who should love her unconditionally, she suffers one nightmare after another. His bombardment of mental abuse leaves her a shell of a human and her mind unable to let go of the terror, she relives it again and again. Jen's actions become more impulsive and dangerous. Can she reach the light and find solace to begin her coping journey from PTSD?… (más)

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Miembro:	Jo_Williams
Título:	Reaching for the Light
Autores:	TL Katt (Autor)
Información:	Books by Elle, Inc. (2017), 70 pages
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This book consisted of two short stories written by two different authors. Each of the short stories touch base on the topic of mental illness. The first one was written about depression while the second story was about PTSD. With mental illness still carrying a stigma in certain cultures or age groups, this is a topic that needs to be written about more than ever. The only complaint that I have is the fact that both stories were short. I found myself wanting to know more about the characters. (

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DebbieNinja | Jun 25, 2017 |

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Reaching for the Light contains 2 short stories dealing with issues of mental illness; depression and PTSD.
This book helps increase awareness and openness of mental health issues and their complicated processes. The stories are on the lighter side leaving you wanting to know more about the characters as they continue on in life. A very enjoyable read and recommend book. (

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Debbiesbooks | Jun 7, 2017 |

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I enjoyed both of the short stories in this ebook - both of them were uplifting and entertaining. An easy read - finished in an hour - so great for a train or bus journey. Due to their brief nature, the issues involved were not explored in that much death, but I still found them worthwhile. (

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Cfraser | Jun 5, 2017 |

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I received an early reviewers copy of this book. I did enjoy the stories. I found myself wanting to know more about the characters though. Almost as if the "short stories" were a bit too short. I felt areas were a bit rushed and felt like I didn't have enough lead up to certain areas. Overall I was entertained by the stories. (

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chelsbaccs | Jun 5, 2017 |

Having received the ebook edition, I had high hopes for the two short stories within given the focus on mental health. There were times I empathised with the main character in the first story in terms of her social anxiety and the growing feelings for her roommate she was trying to quash were sensitively handled. The second story pulled my rating down unfortunately as I don't think enough emphasis was given to developing the character or exploring her mental health. A quick diagnosis at the end seemed rather hastily mentioned to tie the novella a bit more firmly into the mental health theme.

I applaud the authors for collaborating and working towards increasing openness about mental illness and wonder if they could revisit the characters to see where their paths took them. (

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Jo_Williams | Jun 5, 2017 |

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I thought these two stories, in the anthology "Reaching for the Light," were interesting in that their focus was on mental illness. Too often this subject is not discussed, or there is a stigma to it. I felt the authors were able to deal with this important subject in an easy way and I also think that metaphorically speaking, the topic of gay characters were a good comparison. Mental illness remains stigmatized, as does homosexuality, but at least there is more of a dialogue about homosexuality these days. I liked the characters and flow of both of the stories, and the differences in each author's work. I would definitely recommend these stories.

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Mental Illness affects people in all walks of life, all countries and all nationalities. It does not discriminate. Those affected are friends, family members and you. Authors Marie Krepps and TL Katt have opened their minds and imaginations to assist in mental health awareness, something they both feel passionately about. Follow their characters as they reach for their light. High Heels & Ice Cream by Marie Krepps Brianna suffers from depression and anxiety, but she won't let it stop her from moving in with the chatty and attractive Carla. When her attraction to her roommate becomes something more, Brianna has to decide if she will let her inner demons win and run away as usual, or face her fears and admit her true feelings. Bloom by TL Katt At the hands of Jen's husband, the man who should love her unconditionally, she suffers one nightmare after another. His bombardment of mental abuse leaves her a shell of a human and her mind unable to let go of the terror, she relives it again and again. Jen's actions become more impulsive and dangerous. Can she reach the light and find solace to begin her coping journey from PTSD?

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