My Garden of Flowers and Broken Pieces

by Nika Erčulj

My garden of flowers and broken pieces is a collection of poetry and prose, that in the most honest and vulnerable way reflects the journey I embarked on. From feeling like I was spinning out of control and not seeing any sign of light, to looking up at the stars with hope and a newfound love for myself. I would have laughed if you told me my grand adventure would have taken me back to myself. At the time, that would’ve felt disappointing, or even silly, but now I know that in the depths of my heart, I found everything I was ever looking for. To say I’m nervous about letting you into my ocean of vulnerability is an understatement, but I’ve gotten to know this fear quite well over the past few years, and now I know it must be worth it. I hope that through my words, you uncover pieces of yourself and send a few more drops of compassion and love to those parts that feel lost or unloved. I hope that by the last page, you too, get to see yourself with understanding, acceptance, and wonder.

Genres: Poetry

176 pages, Paperback

First published October 13, 2020

Reviews

[Vienna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Her metaphors and the way she has written this book blows my mind. Highly recommend it!

[Cassandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

"You remind me of the worst darkness there is and maybe that's why you feel so good ...because you feel like home."

Short and sweet collection of poetry dealing with mental health, relationships and self-love amidst a range of images that easily leads to profound introspection. Home, a theme that holds a great place in my heart (and own writings as well), is central in Nika's poems, leaving me emotionally stranded.
In addition, I found the book's editorial work so good and aesthetic!! so pleasing to read.

4/5 ⭐ because I found it too condensed

[Luca Sofie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have always loved Nikas words, ever since I stumbled across her youtube channel around 2015. This collection of poetry and prose is no different. I always admired her for being so open about mental health and advocating the normalization of understanding mental illnesses and therapy.
This collection is raw and powerful and it deals with themes of womanhood, living with depression, growing into yourself & accepting yourself, childhood trauma and relationships.

[Mina Haven · Rating 5 out of 5]

Touching. Relatable. Deep.
Plenty of book marks.
I'll definitely re-read it!

[Maria · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is all about love, care and compassion. Something we always feel for others but very seldom for ourselves. Very touching, beautifully written, full of inspiration and positivity. This book made me think that something great is about to come into my life.

[Amira · Rating 5 out of 5]

I honestly can't wait to read, usually I'm not into poetic but your poetic caption on Instagram draws me to it.

[Kitija · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book.

[Wiktoria S · Rating 5 out of 5]

Raw, honest and beautiful. The most touching poetry I've read.

[Veronika Karbanová · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG! I cried, it is really raw and painful in the most positive way.

[Pam Mitchell · Rating 5 out of 5]

phenomenal

Self loves the best love very informative. I found this author on YouTube she’s very down to earth with the promising future

[Brittney Wilson]

I read poetry way too quickly

[Linda V. · Rating 3 out of 5]

discoveries - 'uncovering parts of ourselves to sense the love and magic that has always been there, quietly and patiently waiting for us to rediscover it' - the truth of who we really are

[Charlotte Seewald · Rating 5 out of 5]

beautiful and meaningful poems and prose about the life with depression and the journey towards happiness.

i would love to have a hardcover of this book.

nika, we want more! :)

[Siddhi · Rating 2 out of 5]

I felt like I was reading about myself in the book