Book Description
Confronted with resurfacing feelings of guilt, D.G. Kaye is tormented by her decision to remain estranged from her dying emotionally abusive mother after resolving to banish her years ago, an event she has shared in her book Conflicted Hearts. In P.S. I Forgive You, Kaye takes us on a compelling heartfelt journey as she seeks to understand the roots of her mother’s narcissism, let go of past hurts, and find forgiveness for both her mother and herself.
After struggling for decades to break free, Kaye has severed the unhealthy ties that bound her to her dominating mother—but now Kaye battles new conflictions, as the guilt she harbours over her decision only increases as the end of her mother’s life draws near. Kaye once again struggles with her conscience and her feelings of being obligated to return to a painful past she thought she left behind.
My Review:
When I reviewed D. G Kaye’s Conflicted Hearts (http://amzn.to/2iqL3Wc) I wrote “I laughed and cried with D.G.Kaye and finally,applauded her. A wonderful book from a woman of great strength.” On reading P.S I Forgive You I can only reiterate those words yet also add that the author reveals a great wisdom in the acceptance and forgiveness for what she endured in the past (none of which she could control). Her words show an inner peace that many of us, who have been in the same circumstances, may never reach.
There is such honesty in D. G Kaye’s writing. P.S I Forgive You is threaded through with sorrow. But it’s not a self-serving or selfish sadness, it’s a lament for a parent who never had any self awareness, who never grew away from that belief we all have as a child; that the world revolves around us. Over riding all that this is an account that reveals understanding and compassion for the author’s mother.
This is an empowering book; a must read for anyone trying to make peace with their past in an effort to making the most of the future.
Buying Links:
Amazon.co.uk: http://amzn.to/2hnUdRJ
Amazon.com: http://amzn.to/2iqdpjp
Reblogged this on Judith Barrow.
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Judith, I am thrilled to learn you read my book, and also want to thank you for this heartfelt review. I’m glad to learn you appreciated the messages in this book. I also hope in some, small way, it may have helped you with what you’re going through in your own journey. Much love xoxo Deb.
(I’ll be reblogging this next week xo)
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I’ve been trying to read your book for a while but it never seemed to be the right time. Now I’m so glad I did; it has made me think long and hard, Deb. Thankm you. Jxxx
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Another great review for P.S. I Forgive you by D.G. Kaye..head over to Judith Barrow’s post to read in full.
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Thank you, Sally. I’m sure it’s a book that will help many people.Jxx
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Thank you, Lynette.x
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My absolute pleasure Judith!
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This books sounds fascinating. Brilliant review.
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Thank you, Robbie, it is a brilliant book.
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Lovely review, Judith. It’s obvious you were very moved by Debby’s honesty and compassion 💕
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I was… am Tina. I love Deb’s honesty. Thank you.x
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Lovely to see so many reblogs Judith. Thanks so much again. xo 🙂
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It’s the power of your work, Deb. readers see the honesty in your words. Jx
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I’m truly humbled! xo
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I second that, Judith! Happy New Year ❤
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Thank you, Christoph. Happy New Year to you both.xx
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Thank you, Linda
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I must get to read one of Debby’s books but it’s going to be difficult to choose.Thanks, Judith
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They are so uplifting, Olga and always make me think.x
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A wonderful review of this book. As I mentioned on Debby’s blog, thank you for pointing out that her book is empowering. It’s an accurate quality. 🙂
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Thank you, Carol
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A wonderful review. It’s on my list. Sigh. ❤
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Sigh!! Wewill never get to the end of the TBR pile I suspect, Tess.x
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Hello Judith! What a wonderful review on P.S. I Forgive You. Thank you. 🙂
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Thank you Vashti. I appreciate you dropping by.x
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