A little life kindle book

This is not a traditional autobiography Jill Halfpenny s book reads like two separate pieces of writing the first third gallops along at such a pace that it feels like you are reading a celebrity magazine profile I was born in. Life reimagined sparta tn then this happened in my life then this happened then this happened and then this happened and so on At the point of reading about the year 2017 I was not even a third of the way through the book All family and friends barring Jill s mum take a back seat. A life changing poem A wretched tragedy in Jill s early life is referred to regularly throughout this first part but although she mentions the childhood confusion and later excessive drinking that she resorted to in order to mask that pain there is strangely no depth of feeling in the writing I felt removed from the subject and I wondered where the later chapters were going to go. A life reimagined reviews The horrendous loss of a second loved one in Jill s life kickstarts the middle and later chapters of the autobiography It is here that Jill informs the reader that she realised she had to grieve properly this time and she goes on to describe in great detail this wretched grief and the subsequent counselling she underwent to come to terms with this loss These chapters are heartbreaking and it is in these pages that the book feels like the autobiography that it is supposed to be and as I progressed thorough the book I surmised that perhaps it is because Jill was reflecting her own numb feelings in those early chapters that I felt so little when reading them There are also some great suggestions about coping with grief and I found myself making mental notes Jill mentions she considered retraining as a grief counsellor and on this evidence she would make a good one For my personal preference much of the writing is too sketchy I would have liked to have read life detail in the first third but by the end of this book it has evolved into a fascinating study on the pain of loss and how this likeable actress has come to terms with her grief and that in itself sets it apart from the slew of regular autobiographies on the shelves English Heartfelt and honest A Life Reimagined is a touching memoir of love loss and life after tragedy from beloved actress Jill Halfpenny When Jill was four her father died He went to play his weekly game of five a side football had a heart attack and never came home In 2017 in cruelly similar circumstances Jill s partner Matt went to a gym class suffered a cardiac arrest and never came home These two tragic events frame Jill s story in Life Reimagined as she explores how she dealt with profound grief as a child and teenager and then later in life as a partner and mother When Matt died Jill committed to processing her grief in ways she hadn t attempted she had to rebuild her father recreate that grief and lose him all over again She explored the physiology of grief attended grief retreats read every book out there and underwent extensive therapy A Life Reimagined is Jill s space to share what she has learnt both about herself and about how we view grief as a society in the hope that she can help readers feel like they can start to put one foot in front of the other and feel hopeful about life again A Life Reimagined My Journey of Hope in the Midst of LossI don t think the writing was anything to shout about but that was never the point of this book Made me unexpectedly emosh English 3. A life reimagined reviews 5 rounded up for goodreads I enjoyed learning about Jill s life growing up and everything she s experienced with losing her dad and partner Her feelings about her grief were definitely relatable and comforting to hear However I didn t realise a big section of the book was her own personal advice and tips to help with your grief it veered from memoir to of a self help book which I guess I didn t feel I needed Some of the wording was a bit repetitive at times too I do think this book would be really beneficial for those looking for guidance on their grief which is probably the main reason behind this book English There are some really good honest messages in this book but I couldn t complete it as it didn t hold my attention Sorry English This book came into my life a week before my brother died It has helped to see that there is light in the darkness Always loved Jill and followed her career since Byker a very special person English Full of heartfelt sincerity A Life Reimagined is a poignant memoir about the enduring journey of love and grief narrated by Jill Halfpenny herself It is a very informative yet compelling listen Split into two parts this is half memoir and half self help for those who are living with grief The extra chapter at the end a very personal and candid chat with her niece is a perfect closure emphasising the message of finding hope and purpose after experiencing tragedy I was able to complete this within 24 hours Overall this is a valuable guide for anyone dealing with grief or supporting someone going through it Honest and insightful this audiobook is a testament to Halfpenny s strength and resilience in navigating one of life s toughest challenges, A life reimagined reviews This is a highly recommended non fiction read available now in all formats English