Through words of empathy and awareness, Morgan Richard Olivier delves into the profound link between pain and purpose, revealing how faith and inner work in the midst of struggles shape strengths.
The Strength That Stays poetry and prose collection guides readers on their journey of self-discovery, healing, and empowerment. Amid uncertainty and upheaval, when expectations crumble, Olivier illuminates the fertile ground where passions flourish, perspectives evolve, and self-love blossoms. Her insights navigate the complexities of emotions, emphasizing emotional intelligence, maturity, and wise counsel as guides through life's storms.
Olivier's verses resonate with the understanding that growth demands introspection, isolation, and integrity. Her wisdom encourages energy directed toward self-assessment and positioning. This transformative journey unveils clarity in assets, weaknesses, and potential, fostering unwavering confidence rooted in discernment, discretion, and development.
I had decided to read this book because... wait for it... of a Tiktok trend. Specifically the "type in 'book' in the search bar" trend. I know, I know, but it wasn't one of the 'popular' books and it was different from what I normally read. I HATE self help books. I won't pick them up ever because they have never helped me and feel like I'm "being talked at" instead of guided. It's almost painful to try to read a self help book, but the way this one was written and published didn't feel like reading a self help book.
It's set up like a poetry book, which makes it a fairly quick and easy read. My only complaint is the religious aspect of this. I understand that with some people "Finding God" is a big part of their self healing and growth, but I'm not one of those. I almost DNFed it because of a lot of the religious talk, but I'm glad I pushed through. There's some great insights and so many things that can be quoted.
I do recommend this book if you're looking for something different in the self help category, but it's not a book I'd pick up and read cover to cover again. I'd pick it up to quote something from it but nothing else.