3/25/2023 0 Comments Pillow thoughts book![]() Read more poetry book reviews at Centered on Books.įTC Disclaimer: This book was given to me in return for a fair and honest review of the text. A collection of inspirational and comforting poems for anyone who is mending from a broken heart. Slated for release by Andrews McMeal Publishing on August 7, 2018, you can preorder a copy of Pillow Thoughts II: Healing the Heart by Courtney Peppernell from your local bookstore. Peppernell understands that healing is a process, and Pillow Thoughts II eloquently captures the time and experience that one goes through on their journey to peace through restoration. While Peppernell does begin and end the book talking about the power of the self, most of the collection focuses on the importance of relationships and how influential relationships are on the self. There is everything from “If your hearts is in love” to “If your heart is missing someone,” and each section focuses on giving advice and providing anecdotal stories in the form of poetry to match that advice. Peppernell’s collection is separated out into five sections that correspond to a specific circumstance that is related to love. Pillow Thoughts IV by Courtney Peppernell is the final installment in the series and concludes on a beautiful note. Thanks to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for the e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.Courtney Peppernell’s new collection of poetry, Pillow Thoughts II: Healing the Heart, is focused primarily on what it sounds like: love. I wish that the illustrations weren’t only shown at the start of each new section, but used throughout the book! Overall, even though this didn’t end up being a favorite, I’m still glad that I read it. ![]() Pillow Thoughts is a collection of poetry and prose about heartbreak. Probably my favorite part of this book is still the illustration of the jellyfish which is me, and you, and us. : Pillow Thoughts (9781449489755) : Courtney Peppernell : Books. They were a small reminder to keep going and to believe and trust that I’m much stronger than I think I am especially for making it this far in life when every single day is a struggle. Courtney Peppernell is a best-selling author from Sydney, Australia, best known for her Pillow Thoughts poetry collection. I’ve been struggling a lot with my mental health over the last few months and reading some of these passages really got to me. That said, I do wish that I felt more connected to the work in this book, but there was a lot here that I felt was a little ‘recycled’ and nothing that I hadn’t heard of before.Īs always though, when Peppernell speaks a thought that resonates with me, it gets me hard, and right in the heart! I teared up reading the chapter on “if your mind needs repairing” and I felt hopeful reading “if your mind needs inspiration”. There is an undercurrent of hope that runs through the words and ties them together in this book. Peppernell’s poetry/prose is simple yet effective in reaching into the hearts and minds of her readers to either give a gentle nudge or hug. I love a good book of poetry and prose that I can connect with and I’ve done that with Pillow Thoughts I & II, although I connected most with Pillow Thoughts I. I didn’t know that Peppernell was coming out with another Pillow Thoughts book, but when I saw that the title was “mending the mind” I knew I had to read it. Fix yourself a warm drink and settle into Peppernell’s words as she pens a tribute to her readers who are bravely continuing their journey from hurt to healing. In a voice that is inclusive and open to all, Courtney Peppernell presents a tribute to her readers in the third installment of her bestselling Pillow Thoughts series.Ī beautifully raw and poignant collection of poetry and prose, Pillow Thoughts III continues the series from poet Courtney Peppernell. Goodreads: Pillow Thoughts III: Mending the Mind
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