4/5 Stars You know, there’s a lot about ourselves that we can’t change—it’s just the way we’re born. But some parts of us are shaped by what we see. And how we’re treated by other people. How we’re made to feel. To be honest, this was a difficult review for me to write. I finished reading The Push about a week ago, and usually, I can just sit down and start writing. But this one has been bugging me for a while. To start, I want to say The Push by Ashley Audrain is one of the best-written books I have read regarding abusive relationships with parents. Being from an abusive household, it was hard for me to read as it should be. The pages were filled with encounters, actions, and phrases I had experienced my entire childhood. Naturally, it was going to be hard for me to read through. But it was so worth it. Audrain does a fantastic job of reflecting on generational abuse's impact on children and how it's not very easy to escape from. The Push shows the story of three generations of women who all experienced abusive childhoods and how it reflected in their lives. Even if it wasn’t something they wanted, habits had been formed that they couldn’t easily escape. Blythe Connor is determined that she will be the warm, comforting mother to her new baby Violet that she herself never had. But in the thick of motherhood’s exhausting early days, Blythe becomes convinced that something is wrong with her daughter–she doesn’t behave like most children do. Audrain also covers the excitement and draining nature of being a parent while also being reminiscent of a thriller. Her writing is clear and concise, and when you finish reading, you cannot help but reflect on the important messages she provided throughout the story. Being a parent is hard, and many factors come into play and contribute to your relationships with yourself and others. There is perfect imagery of this in The Push. This is four out of five star read for me. As mentioned above, there are several trigger warnings throughout the novel. I stumbled across domestic abuse, childhood abuse, emotional abuse, child loss, trauma, and PTSD. I encourage you to research further before picking up this book if any of these are something you wish to avoid. If you are interested in picking this up, it can be found at Audible, Kindle, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, and anywhere else you get your books! New blog posts will be posted every Tuesday and Thursday.
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AuthorSkyler Smith is an avid reader when she isn't adventuring and traveling with her partner and husky dog Anna. She loves all things Fiction, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Horror, and occasionally enjoys Romance. While currently in pursuit of an Associate of the Arts, she hopes to become an author in the future. In the meantime, she enjoys writing reviews of books that she has read and short stories. ArchivesCategories |