Remember To Forget - 2nd Edition by Amelia V Sinclair (Paperback)

About the Book

This thought-provoking memoir offers insight into the complexities of trauma recovery, including dissociative episodes, sexual abuse and suicidal depression.

Book Synopsis

A captivating memoir of trauma and hope, written with the flow of a psychological thriller and unflinching honesty.

Vernetta's intention when she went into therapy was to find release from her suicidal depression. But the complexity of her problem thickened when conflicted personality fragments introduced themselves; when eventually she experienced distressing dissociated memories. How can she recover from the many consequences of her chaotic life with Mother and her alcohol-fueled anger? With extended therapy, Vernetta's personal history takes on a semblance of continuity, yielding an understanding of what has happened to her. Armed with courage and profound determination, she pursues wellness with relentless-positive actions to heal from the violent assaults of childhood. But lingering questions remained unanswered: Why was Mother so angry? Why did Mother deliberately burn down her family home at age fifteen? What is the truth of why her baby-brother Buddy was suddenly gone? A search for answers plunges Vernetta into her mother's murky past but the difficult answers bring restorative healing.

What readers are saying:

"A gripping memoir, emotionally intense and thought provoking with all the skillful pacing of a psychological suspense novel."

K.C. Finn, Readers' Favorite (5 stars)

If you were moved by these books, you will find a familiar courage in Remember to Forget:

The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls

Educated by Tara Westover

The Courage to Heal by Ellen Bass and Laura Davis

Toxic Parents by Dr. Susan Forward

Inside these pages:

A true story of survival, dissociation, and the courage to remember.

Hard-won insight on recovering dissociated and repressed memory.

An honest account of integrating fragmented identity.

Review Quotes

Remember to Forget by Amelia V. Sinclair

Reviewed by: Readers' Favorite - K.C. Finn

Review Rating: 5 Stars

This is a gripping memoir, emotionally intense and thought provoking with all the skillful pacing of a psychological suspense novel. The exploration of the profound impact of childhood trauma on the adult life of Vernetta, the protagonist, is both harrowing and enlightening, offering insight into the complexities of trauma recovery, including dissociative episodes, sexual abuse and suicidal depression. The narrative is a reminder of the power of the human mind and the importance of confronting the past to find peace and closure. Remember to Forget is an inspiring read, which anyone with similar issues will no doubt find comforting and helpful.

Remember to Forget by Amelia V. Sinclair

Reviewed by: Readers' Favorite - D. Zape

Review Rating: 5 Stars

Sinclair's memoir is captivating; a compelling narrative about healing from the impact of past experiences. From the haunting memories of childhood trauma to the tender moments of connection with her mother in the face of illness, each scene is ingeniously rendered. Sinclair's prose is gorgeous. The author excels at crafting engaging dialogues and infusing the writing with drama. One of the most striking aspects is Sinclair's exploration of generational trauma and its ripple effects on familial relationships. Remember to Forget is a memoir that reads like fiction-nuanced and utterly captivating but filled with lessons.