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Attempt at Honesty: Special Edition
Perfect and effortless on the outside.
Ugly, ever-crippling pain on the inside.
I use sex as a distraction from the voice in my head urging me to end my life.
I lie to everyone. My best friend, my brother, my therapist, even to myself.
But truths come out eventually, and mine is about to be set free.
For my sanity.
For my soul.
For love.
For the possibility of making it through the chaos alive.
This is my road to suicide.
My love letter to myself.
My attempt at honesty.
Ugly, ever-crippling pain on the inside.
I use sex as a distraction from the voice in my head urging me to end my life.
I lie to everyone. My best friend, my brother, my therapist, even to myself.
But truths come out eventually, and mine is about to be set free.
For my sanity.
For my soul.
For love.
For the possibility of making it through the chaos alive.
This is my road to suicide.
My love letter to myself.
My attempt at honesty.
212 pages, Paperback
Published August 14, 2022
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October 1, 2019
This was a very raw and emotional read! Tapping into the mind of a young lady that suffers from such severe depression and anxiety that her whole life feels like one huge battle to NOT end it all. Jude thinks that she is weak, but to have lived with all the wars going on in her head for as long as she has, she needed someone to notice and tell her that she was stronger than she believed! And in comes Rian. The salvation she didn't think she deserved, and he didn't scare away easily! This book had me in tears and gave me chills. The dynamic between these 2 from the first time their eyes meet is so welcoming. They both just seem to get one another with just a look in the eye. This was just such an awesome read.... maybe not for everyone due to the sensitive nature.... but definitely something I would recommend people read!
October 15, 2019
This story left me at a loss for words. There are parts in the story that make your heart stop and your breath stutter. It is a front row seat to what its like to suffer from a mental illness and I think so many of us can relate to it. Jude’s story will suck you in and not let you alone until you’ve finished. I think it’s one of the most emotional stories I’ve ever read. Her struggle is so real and her eventual connection to Rian is so beautiful. I absolutely loved this story and if everyone would read this book they might have a better understanding what its like for someone that suffers with mental illnesses. I 100% recommend this book to everyone!
November 5, 2019
Attempt at Honesty is a MUST READ for 2019. It is the most honest, amazing book i have read this year, possibly ever. The main Character Jude is such an amazing character. I have never been able to relate to a character so much in my life. Dominique pulls you in to Jude's gut wrenching story from the very beginning, and doesn't let up until the sweet, tender happy ending. If i could give this book more stars I would. Excellent job!
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May 13, 2022I’m so glad I found this book and read it now. My sister committed suicide back in 2004 and this book help me kinda see maybe how she her mind worked. I believe everyone should read this book
January 29, 2023
This was a hard book for me to read since it was way to close to my own story. Definitely a favorite of mine and a must read.
April 14, 2022
um i don’t even remember what happened in this book tbh
December 13, 2019
This book was a very raw and emotional book. It was one that I had to read in spurts because of the content, as someone who suffers from mental health issues I knew that reading this story would be a challenge. This story was heart wrenching and beautifully written.
I would recommend reading this but take your time and beware of any triggers.
I would recommend reading this but take your time and beware of any triggers.
December 12, 2019
There are no words to how great this book was. It made me stop and think. The rollercoaster of emotions kept me guessing.
December 4, 2019
This book took my heart and my head on an emotional, heartbreakingly read of what a person will do to survive when they want to give up and lengths they will go to make things happen. Jude and Rian will pull you in and keep there with all the twist and turns that will make you laugh, cry, and break your heart and slowly put it back together. This author truly knows how to write in everything in a book and not leave nothing out. Can't wait to read more from her
November 14, 2019
I absolutely loved this book. Jude is struggling with depression and anxiety. The voices in her head keep pushing her to commit suicide and she fights them using sex just to feel anything other than pain. She knows that her coping methods are not great and she has trouble being completely honest with the people she loves. She meets Rian and when her therapist tells her that befriending him is a good idea since she does not let new people in she decides to try. She opens up more to Rian than others yet still has trouble really being honest with him. This book did an amazing job of showing how depression and anxiety really work. Jude's fight with the voices shows how even when the depressed person knows the voices are not really correct you still fight to not believe them. You see how she grows after her failed attempt at suicide and how it helps her to fight harder and begin to truly be honest with everyone around her. I have never seen a story show such a true look at how a person will fight against their own mind. I would recommend this book to everyone especially if you want to show others what depression is really like.
November 20, 2019
This is unlike most stories out there. You get to experience first hand what anxiety & depression can do to someone. If you have never been there you will find it hard to connect with Jude & her story but for any of us that have the pain is real. I am so glad Jude got her happy ending and understands that it is a fight to continue living despite being in a good place those dark days can come back at any time. This story lives up to its name it is Jude's attempt at honesty.
November 10, 2019
This was a truly mind-blowing and heart wrenching read. The powerful storyline is filled with raw emotions, brutal honesty and a harrowing insiders look at a situation that is still all too often mocked as a choice, outright ignored or something that is to be fiercely denied, denied, denied and pairs it with a beautiful romance that offers hope. I firmly believe that this is a book that everyone should read. However, I also know that for some this book story will simply be too much or hit too close to home. Please do be aware that this intensely emotional read contains content that could very well be triggers for some. Warning: Anxiety, depression, bullying, self-harm, suicide, risky behaviors and mental illness as a whole, are all addressed in this book. So, please make an informed and thoughtful decision before you buy and read this book. A truly remarkable read.
October 1, 2019
Attempt SUCCESSFULL!!
"I was tired of battling in a war that I would never be able to win."
I am writing this review with tears still on my face. It was such a hard book to read and the majority of my time reading it was spent with a heavy pressure on my chest. Most people when they look at you, they see a smile...or hear a laugh, they see the outside. But if they were to slow down and really look they would see the worry and tiredness, the struggle to get up everyday. Mental illness doesn't pick and choose. This book hopefully will help us all to realize that just one positive word, hug, or smile can go a long way.
"I was tired of battling in a war that I would never be able to win."
I am writing this review with tears still on my face. It was such a hard book to read and the majority of my time reading it was spent with a heavy pressure on my chest. Most people when they look at you, they see a smile...or hear a laugh, they see the outside. But if they were to slow down and really look they would see the worry and tiredness, the struggle to get up everyday. Mental illness doesn't pick and choose. This book hopefully will help us all to realize that just one positive word, hug, or smile can go a long way.
November 12, 2019
Emotional
This is a must read! Emotional and beautiful. You will feel every emotion possible and be so glad you kept reading. I am so happy I read this story. Makes you understand the importance of positive words.
This is a must read! Emotional and beautiful. You will feel every emotion possible and be so glad you kept reading. I am so happy I read this story. Makes you understand the importance of positive words.
November 15, 2019
*sobs*
*wipes tears, continues reading*
*sets Kindle down, sobs some more, hugs myself tightly*
This was me, two pages into the book.
I cried through the whole book. It's a beautiful story of self-love, hurt, heartbreak, and self-appreciation and self-worth. I've struggled with my own battles of depression, mental health, and yes- suicidal thoughts. It's hard, but every day I need to remind myself that I'm loved, and I need to keep going. <3
And at the end, to see my love letter- MY LOVE LETTER- in this story? It sealed the deal for me that I needed- that I need- to read this.
Thank you, Dominique. <3 Thank you. <3
*wipes tears, continues reading*
*sets Kindle down, sobs some more, hugs myself tightly*
This was me, two pages into the book.
I cried through the whole book. It's a beautiful story of self-love, hurt, heartbreak, and self-appreciation and self-worth. I've struggled with my own battles of depression, mental health, and yes- suicidal thoughts. It's hard, but every day I need to remind myself that I'm loved, and I need to keep going. <3
And at the end, to see my love letter- MY LOVE LETTER- in this story? It sealed the deal for me that I needed- that I need- to read this.
Thank you, Dominique. <3 Thank you. <3
October 30, 2019
Attempt at Honesty isn't your typical romance novel. Its a raw, emotional journey and an example of real life daily struggle of a person who experiences depression and anxiety. This book was beautifully written and with respect and high regard to those who experience mental health. I loved that despite all the darkness and heart stopping moments there was also light, love and laughs. The bond between Jude and Rian was something special and the icing on the cake!
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