Return me to myself

by Alex Andronic

Return Me to Myself is a poignant journey through the depths of human experience, exploring themes of depression, suicide, navigating the complexities of cancer, revisiting poignant moments from childhood, and the intricacies of gay relationships. Through raw and honest storytelling, the author bravely shares their personal struggles, offering a beacon of hope for those grappling with their own battles. With each turn of the page, readers are invited to join the author on a transformative odyssey toward self-discovery and acceptance. This powerful narrative not only sheds light on the darkest corners of the human psyche but also celebrates the resilience of the human spirit. Return Me to Myself is a testament to the healing power of vulnerability and the triumph of the human heart."My dad greeted us with a smile, to my surprise, very naturally. I almost could have believed he was happy to see both of us. He greeted us, shook hands confidently with Morris, invited him inside, hugged me, and whispered something in my ear that I will never "Even though I've never told you in all these years since you told us you're gay, know that for me, the most important thing is to know that you're happy. I'm sorry that your mom can't accept this, but for me, you are just as wonderful as before. I love you, appreciate you for everything you do, and I want you to know that you've succeeded. I'm proud of you and I wish you to be happy for the rest of your life!"

243 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 23, 2024

Reviews

[Alina Preda · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Return me to myself" is not an ordinary book, it is a character-book because it is made up of thoughts, hopes and pains, it is written like a liberating tsunami and takes us through the labyrinth of author's emotions, who walks with his soul outside, inviting us to explore together a slice of life that may resemble mine or yours, the readers. The lack of love and too much wasted love leave deep scars that Alex Andronic chose not to hide anymore, putting in front of us this mirror of the vulnerability that most of us face, a mirror that pulsates with life and in which the reality, often painful, it is intertwined with the dream of perfect and timeless love. In this book, the writer Alex Andronic puts a part of the human being under the microscope and shows to us that the paste that people are made of is made up of sorrows, longings, joys and pains and that we are not impassive and untouchable people, as is often we want to appear to others in a world where appearances matter far too much.
"Return me to myself", apart from its intrinsic artistic value, constitutes a landmark in contemporary literature, because no one has so far plunged, head first and without a lifeline, into the deep waters of introspection.

[Delilah Curley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Starting this book, I was confused since the narrative is quite jumbled. However, when I got further into it, I noticed that it was written like that for a reason. It was very enduring and had a lot of good messages discussed. I enjoy the fact that it asks questions to the reader in a more personal way. It really makes you stop and think.