Goodreads link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/220582350-the-sound-of-an-ordinary-life
If The Sound of an Ordinary Life were a letter, it would be addressed to the girl who never got the answers she needed. It would begin with an apology—for the years of silence, for the times she was made to feel small. And then, it would offer her something more: understanding, validation, the words she once had to swallow.
The book reads like that kind of letter. It is personal, confessional, at times even vulnerable, yet never weak. There is strength in its honesty, in its willingness to look back without turning to stone. The author does not seek revenge on the past—she seeks clarity. And that makes all the difference.
The writing is lyrical yet precise, weaving together memory and reflection with the ease of someone who has spent years untangling the threads of her own story. It does not move in a straight line because healing never does. It circles, it revisits, it questions, until finally, it arrives at something close to peace.
For anyone who has ever wished they could go back and comfort their younger self, this book is that wish fulfilled. It is proof that even if no one gave you the words you needed then, you can still find them now.
Voyages of Verses Book Award
This book is a winner of the Voyages of Verses Book Award, a recognition for books that expand the horizon of what literature can achieve. We honor works that challenge preconceived notions, broaden worldviews, and celebrate the rich blend of voices that shape our global narrative. Whether it’s a novel that immerses you in a different culture, a collection of poems that captures the essence of shared humanity, or a nonfiction account that sparks critical thought, the Voyages of Verses Book Award celebrates stories that invite exploration and discovery.
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