In the Silence you left Behind: Written for the hearts that break in quiet

by Sumitra Manda

Some heartbreaks don't come with loud goodbyes. They slip away silently, leaving you to carry the weight alone. This book is for those who loved too much, lost too quietly, and are still learning how to let go.
It’s for the moments when memories feel heavier than they should, and healing feels out of reach. If you’ve ever sat with your silence, hoping it would speak back—this book will hold your heart the way you once held theirs.

187 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 30, 2025

Reviews

[Kitabi Keeda · Rating 4 out of 5]

A collection of poems for hearts still ❤️‍🩹

❤️‍🩹 INSIGHT: In the Silence You Left Behind is a poetry collection about learning to live with what’s left behind — the fragments of love, heartbreak, and healing. It sits with your silence and gives it a voice, making you feel seen in moments you don’t have the words to describe. The book takes you through the journey of hurt and heartache, the quiet ache of loss, and the slow process of finding hope again — or at least soothing the wounds that remain.

❤️‍🩹 REVIEW: The very first poem in this collection ends with the line, “This book is for every crack, every scar, and every piece of you still holding on,” which perfectly captures the essence of the entire collection and sets the tone for what follows. Through heartfelt verses and evocative metaphors captures the universality of love and loss with raw honesty. Some pieces follow a lyrical rhythm, while others blend into prose, creating a gentle flow throughout. What truly stands out is how the author breaks the fourth wall, speaking directly to the reader and turning each poem into a quiet conversation. Even if you’ve read plenty of poetry before, certain lines here will still stop you mid-read. Whether you’re hurting, healing, or simply reminiscing, this book will remind you that you’re not alone.

❤️‍🩹 STRENGTHS:
1. Deeply emotional and relatable.
2. Beautiful metaphors and vivid imagery.
3. Personal and conversational tone that connects instantly.
4. Quoteworthy lines.

❤️‍🩹 WEAKNESSES:
1. Some poems lack titles, which could’ve given them stronger individuality and recall.

❤️‍🩹 TARGET READERS: Ages 15+

❤️‍🩹 GENRE: Poetry

❤️‍🩹 RATING: 4.4/5

[Anandarupa Chakrabarti · Rating 4 out of 5]

In 'In the Silence You Left Behind', Manda invites us into a world of quiet heartbreak — the kind of sorrow that often makes no sound, but still echoes. Through compelling and emotional poems, this book give strength to the heartbroken readers of how to rise and shine despite facing emotional turmoil.

The greatest strength of this collection is its ability to touch the reader’s inner emotional world. Manda tgrieves to express those unspoken thoughts of someone whoever has experienced love, betrayal, and is still figuring out how to be okay. Her poems brings out a person's vulnerability with utmost rawness and sincerity.
The language is not overly embellished, which makes the work approachable. It uses clear metaphors and direct address, making the reader feel seen.
While Manda delves into the pain of being left behind primarily, it also carries a gentle encouragement: healing is possible; self-worth matters. This lends the book into a mix of healing and self-worth than a purely melancholic collection.

Many of the poems were quite similar to one another; they seemed to repeat the same theme repeatedly. You may feel that this book is a little too homogeneous in its emotional range if you want highly different literary voices or dramatic form changes.
while Some poems were spoke to me like a reality check, other poems couldn't really give me the emotional depth that I wanted.

I thought the collection 'In the Silence You Left Behind' was subtly potent. Even though it doesn't alter the poetic form, it achieves something I appreciate: it offers companionship in the loneliness of loss and meets the reader where they are vulnerable. This book provides comfort rather than spectacle if you have ever been grieving over anything that was unsaid, such as a love, friendship, opportunity, or aspect of who you are.
It accomplishes its goal of recognizing the quiet, the unsaid, and the fallout from something significant leaving. I'd therefore suggest it to readers who prefer reading reflective poetry, to the ones who are coping with change, transition, or heartbreak, and for the readers who favor emotional lucidity over complex literary vagueness.

[Varma Shagun · Rating 5 out of 5]

𝐐𝐮𝐨𝐭𝐞:
"Sometimes, the ones who appear strongest are the ones quietly falling apart when no one's looking."

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐈 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬?
I love reading poetry occasionally, and that’s exactly why I decided to pick this book. It looked like something that would stir emotions and leave me reflecting.

𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
The book cover is truly beautiful. The design is calm and minimalistic, carrying a sense of serenity that perfectly complements the theme of the book. The title itself is meaningful and deeply evocative.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭?
In The Silence You Left Behind by Sumitra Manda is a collection of poems, poetic musings, quotes, and short passages that speak directly to the heart.

𝐎𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧:
✓ The book offers a beautiful reading experience through tender, meaningful, and heartfelt writing.
✓ Every page felt relatable, it almost seemed as if the book found me, rather than I found it.
✓ Themes like love, heartbreak, longing, and healing are seamlessly woven throughout.
✓ Human emotions have been portrayed with honesty, grace, and effortless beauty.
✓ There are so many lines that will linger in my heart and mind for a long time.
✓ However I feel that the organisation could have been a little more streamlined. In stead of mixing up the themes, major themes could have been segregated. For example, first part of the book talks about heartbreak and the second about healing.
✓ I’d highly recommend this to all poetry lovers, and even to non-readers who feel deeply. It’s like a warm blanket on a cold winter morning, offering both comfort and calm.

[anibookglow · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a poetry book with deep emotions of a person left without a closure. It discusses all the different phases after break-up, all the afterthoughts.

It also has prosess with assurance of things you might have felt at some point of life.

The author talks about pain, grief, agnoy and every emotion a person feels after being left alone in a relationship.

She goes through soothing ways to tell you - There's nothing wrong with the pain you are feeling. She walks you through the path of moving on from what you had and telling you it's alright to feel it all.

It's a slow assuring path where she leads you, whispering your thoughts lightly. She talks about all the unseen moments that make you feel so seen. She leads you to feel the peace in silence and the art of letting yourself love you again.

It feels so assuring even if I am not grieving the kind of loss she talks about, the words - they lead me a way I relate it with other relationships.

So even if you haven't gone through losing such relationships you can read it.

And this one my friend I will definitely suggest to those who are moving on or trying to or have moved on.

[Priyanka Gunasekaran · Rating 4 out of 5]

In most of the movies, dramas, and series, we often get to see how men/women deal with breakups and how they overcome them. We even get to read different books based on these situations and sufferings.

But as the person who goes through breakup pain always tries to find a way or, to be more precise, closure. If you are looking for closure and something more to move on, then this book would be the best choice.

This book not only gives closure, but also it walks you through knowing your self-worth. Being you is more than enough; feeling sad is ok. Don’t ever try to seal the pain; instead, face it. Let it hurt you as much as it can until you no longer feel it. It’s not that you are not lovable; it’s just that they can’t handle you.

Don’t fall for the person who makes you think you are not enough, which drains you, which makes you feel exhausted and doubt your self-worth.

The author's words trigger your inner strength, touch the old/past scars, and find the right one. Let the broken and empty spaces remain unlocked so that the right one can fix them, start loving yourselves more, and treat yourselves with utmost care.

You are not alone in this journey, guys; a lot of unsaid words still vent out as tears which only our bedroom pillows know. It's time to move on and heal, guys. Stay strong and be happy, all you broken hearts.

[Rt_reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just finished reading this book, and wow, I'm still reeling! It's one of those reads that burrows its way into your heart and stays there long after you've turned the final page. This book is a raw, honest exploration of heartbreak, but not the dramatic, tear-jerking kind. No, this one dives into the quiet, unspoken losses, the ones that sneak away silently, leaving you to pick up the pieces alone.

The author has this incredible way of capturing the weight of unspoken emotions. It's like they reached into my own experiences and pulled out the words I couldn't find myself. If you've ever felt like your memories were too heavy to carry, or that healing felt out of reach, this book will feel like a warm hug. It's a reminder that it's okay to grieve, okay to feel, and okay to take your time.

Honestly, I think everyone needs to read this one. It's a beautiful, heart-wrenching, and ultimately hopeful story about love, loss, and finding your way back to yourself. Highly recommend! 💖

[Shrutika Tanawade (bookcultivation) · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book isn’t just about heartbreak — it’s about what follows.
The quiet, the stillness, and the slow rediscovery of yourself after everything falls apart.

Sumitra Manda’s writing feels like someone sitting beside you, not saying much, but understanding everything. Her words are honest, intimate, and soft — they ache and heal at the same time.

There’s a comforting rhythm in the way she writes, where love turns into loss and pain slowly turns into peace. I especially loved how the book never dramatizes emotions; instead, it lets you feel them in their truest form.

It’s the kind of poetry you keep beside your bed, not to finish, but to return to whenever life feels heavy.

Favourite line:

> “You are not meant to be anyone’s maybe.”

A must-read for those who believe that silence can sometimes speak louder than words. 🌧️💗

[Shalusbookishdelights · Rating 5 out of 5]

In the Silence You Left Behind by Sumitra Manda is a deeply emotional and relatable book that feels like a warm hug. Every page resonates with real feelings and experiences, making it easy to connect with the author’s words.

The sections such as “Read This If You Feel Empty,” “Read This If You Feel Unloved,” and “Read This If You Feel Like Giving Up on Life” touched me deeply. The emotions expressed in these parts perfectly capture feelings of loneliness, pain, and the desire to find peace.

Sumitra Manda has done a wonderful job expressing her thoughts and emotions through her writing. This book reminded me that I’m not alone in what I feel, and for that, I’m truly grateful.

[Priya · Rating 4 out of 5]

In The silence you left behind is a comforting poetry collection by Sumitra Manda. Gently remind you that feeling is not at all about erasing the memory that haunt you. Instead, it teaches you how to exist with whatever remains.

The poems are comforting and will make you feel seen during your lonely moments. It speaks about the time when emotions are overwhelming and when out of nowhere, hope arrives.

Every word holds emotions that are often hidden. Author's words wraps those emotions in warmth.

It captures the real essence of heartbreak, loss and the healing. These poems will awken your inner strength and will guide you towards healing.

[Anjalii · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is soft, emotional, and deeply healing.
Sumitra Manda’s words speak directly to the heart - about love, pain, and finding yourself again after being broken.
It beautifully captures the feeling of closure and self-love. Some lines hit so hard that I had to pause and just breathe.
If you’ve ever loved deeply, lost someone, or struggled to move on, In the Silence You Left Behind will feel like a warm hug.

[Our_readingjourney · Rating 4 out of 5]

IN THE SILENCE YOU LEFT BEHIND - SUMITRA MANDA

"Some nights, the stars will remind you of them.
That's okay.
But remember, they are just stars,
and you are the sky
they could never fill"

From the above quote and many more similar lines and passages this book is about healing and learning to live with what is left behind.
It emphasizes the point that healing will come just be patient take your time!
These stories are a collection of thoughts and feelings which the author has beautifully penned - these emotions are raw, heavy, some will touch your weak spots and some will be like a healing balm.
This book will act as your best friend wiping your tears giving you the most deserving comfort hug.
The language is lucid which is appealing as it directly speaks to you and at times it will feel as if your thoughts are mirrored on the page.
This book in some way empowers you and gives you the much needed strength and support in your difficult phase of life!