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.
About the Author :
The author was born in Idaho, raised by her mother, abandoned by her father. She holds an advanced degree in counseling, which enriches the story of her recovery. She is a survivor of the devastating experiences of childhood and the crippling consequences that emerged in her adult life. Her story is published from the belief that her successful pathway to healing, dramatically detailed in Remember to Forget, will ignite the courage of others walking similar paths to boldly pursue wellness, to believe that although trauma is devastating, recovery is possible.She is married to her college sweetheart and has as best friends her two children.Other loves of her life include dogs especially, music, literature, poetry and performing with a seasonal repertory company.To protect the privacy of herself and others, Remember to Forget is written under the pen name, Amelia V. Sinclair.
Review :
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.
Edward M. White, Ph.D.Los Angeles Times Book Reviewer
In my decade of reviewing current fiction for the Los AngelesTtimes, I rarely came across a first novel that aroused the enthusiasm of Remember to Forget. It is a powerful dramatization of psychological damage and recovery with both literary and therapeutic value.
Claire Mulligan, editor Readers of best-selling memoirs such as The Glass Castle and Educated will be drawn to Remember to Forget. It is a memoir of trauma and hope and one that you will never forget.
