The Way I Used to Be

OH MY FUCKING GOD. This was heartbreaking in a way I can’t describe

This book might be triggering to victims of SA. However as a victim myself to be honest, I really liked this book because it brings in a reality and a perspective on a way deeper level that you couldn’t possibly imagine. It was so emotional, depressing and sad but unfortunately that is the reality of this world. This story is truly heartbreaking but the ending brings in comfort and relief.

I have a deep attachment to the characters of this book. I just felt so much sorrow for Eden. I appreciated how the author waited to show us exactly what happened to Eden, as she herself came to grips with what had happened. Waiting to tell us showed us how she felt very out of body and mind and couldn't really grasp what had occurred until she hit rock bottom and realized that she really needed help. It put us more into her coping mechanisms and the reality of what a victim in this circumstance would feel and think. Very haunting, and a book that'll stay with me for a long time.

tugged at my heartstrings as i was busy looking in the mirror for eden

This book was really good. I would have read it in one sitting if i hadn’t started it so late at night

I did enjoy the book. Some of it was very juvenile but it got more mature as the book went on. This isn’t typically the book I would read but I’m glad i read it. It made me cry so points for that. I related too hard to this book

Wenn du denkst, wie ich dachte, dass dies ein Buch darüber ist, über eine Vergewaltigung hinwegzukommen, liegst du falsch. Denn wie könnte jemand jemals darüber hinwegkommen? Sie tun es nicht, sie leben einfach weiter damit. Das ist es, worum es in diesem Buch geht. Es geht um die Hässlichkeit, die danach kommt. Die Depression und Angst und vor allem die Leere. Der Wunsch, Emotionen zu kontrollieren und etwas zu fühlen, über das Sie keine Kontrolle haben. dies war kein leichtes Buch. Es war chaotisch und emotional und erschwerend, denn so fühlt es sich an.

Diese Charaktere waren so real und dies war eine so großartige Darstellung der hässlichen Seite, ein Opfer nach der Vergewaltigung als Teenager zu sein. Ich liebte es, den Fortschritt von Jahr zu Jahr zu sehen und wie dunkel Eden wurde.

Dies ist das einzige Mal, dass ich wünschte, ein Buch wäre nicht so lebhaft geschrieben worden, weil es mich innerlich getötet hat, um Edens Albtraum immer und immer wieder zu erleben.

Ich mag vielleicht nicht mit dem Weg übereinstimmen, den sie eingeschlagen hat, aber das ist ihre Geschichte. So ist sie mit ihren Trauma umgegangen. Diese Person in ihrem Leben, der sie lange vertraut hat, versuchte ihre Stärke zu nehmen, aber sie kämpfte.

PS: 400 Seiten in weniger als zwei Tage fertig gelesen 🤓

4.5/5⭐️

This book hurt.

This is one that takes time to process. The content of this book take a toll on you mentally, physically, and emotionally. I read a book in high school called Speak and having experienced that and this one, these are books that everyone should read. These are stories that exist out there and this was so powerful. This shows a result of what can happen after experiencing what the main character did in this. How difficult it can be to talk especially when those around you have turned on you. This was just so powerfully done and the quotes in this book are the ones that will always stick with me. I’m also so happy there is a second book because I want to know more about what happened to her. How her story continues.

"je ne ressens rien d'autre du tout. Juste de la haine."

il n'y a pas de mots pour parler de ce roman, je ne vois même pas comment c'est possible

je me suis retrouvée dans les actes d'Éden. dans les mots qu'elle reçoit de ses proches. dans toutsles reproches. de toutes ses erreurs. de comment elle se soigne

c'est un sentiment étrange de finir une lecture de cette façon.

this book was so heartbreaking. i loved it and almost cried because of it. 5⭐️

what an important, beautiful book

amazing, muy fuerte

Book #122 Read in 2015 The Way I Used to Be by Amber Smith At the start of this book, Eden is raped by her brother's best friend. He tells her no one will believe her if she tells them what happened...so she doesn't. This decision sends Eden down a path that no one would have ever predicted for her. Told in four sections (each section is a grade level in high school) readers will read about Eden spiraling out of control and desperately in need of help. This book is powerfully raw and heavily emotional...and oh so good....Smith writes well and has her characters complex enough to keep readers engaged for over 350 pages. I received a copy of this book from Amazon Vine in exchange for a honest review. http://melissasbookpicks.blogspot.com

this book was beautiful. it hurt at times and I cried a little bit. it was in no way easy to read. at times I wanted to just stop reading. it wasn't enjoyable at all, but it was a necessary read.

This book is a page-turning, tragic, and profound work of art. Read it!!

Just loved this book so much , Joshua Miller goshhhh who would do something like that

Speechless…!

this book was really well written and hits you hard in the first couple chapters, but the middle of the book felt like filler and it was hard to push through. I liked the ending and I feel it was a great way to end the story

I can’t not give this book 5 stars. The way Amber wrote about this truly awful and troubling subject in a way that is respectful and thoughtful to survivors, it’s amazing. I’m not someone who has ever been through anything like that but it’s massively opened my eyes as to how deeply it can affect not only the victim but people around them. I can’t wait to read the sequel when it’s released, I can’t wait to see Edens happy ending that she deserves 🩷

Absolutely beautiful story.. shows growth and how you need to help yourself. Life happens to you, some in worst ways than others, but you have the inner strength to get through it. Even if you don’t think you do.

I thought this book was very very good. It covers a topic we unfortunately hear too much of but from a more personal point of view. I loved seeing the state of mind the main character goes through and how she evolves as the book goes. I truly could not put it down and finished it in 2 days which is rare for me. Definitely recommend it.

Well-written book; this was emotionally hard to get through