Lavender Jessamine - Memories Of A Heart On The Mend

Anderson Jr. Banks

Editorial: Spines

Sinopsis

In the deep embrace of emotional tides, Andrew navigates the labyrinth of recovery and self-discovery. What began as two Panic Attacks in high school turned out to be the beginning of something much more serious. Weathering the storms of a tumultuous past, this narrative unwinds the delicate strands of pain, endurance, and resilience that form the web of his existence. Andrew's journey begins in the Yellow Jessamine state of South Carolina, the home of Parris Island. His journey is a testament to the human spirit's capacity to mend, to emerge from shadows with clarity and strength. Through the disciplined chapters of Marine Corps training and the reflective ink of journal entries, readers are guided through a transformative odyssey where one man confronts the specters of abuse, the whispers of first love and first heartbreak, and the unspoken covenant of familial bonds. Enter a world where the Marine Corps' rigid framework becomes a crucible for change. Here unfolds a tale of one man's indomitable will to reclaim his humanity and step into the light of self-acceptance, armed with the understanding that even in solitude, connections run deep and every heart is a battleground of its own.

Disponible desde: 03/06/2025.

Longitud de impresión: 184 páginas.

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