The Other Side Of Awakening: A Memoir of Madness, Magic, and the Making of Me by Rilee Astraea.
Book Review: 662 My Take: The Quiet Becoming How often does a book feel like a deep breath for your soul? The Other Side Of Awakening: A Memoir of Madness, Magic, and the Making of Me, is the 1st book in the Sacred Spiral series written by Rilee Astraea, and offers just that, a rare, moving experience that blurs the line between memoir and spiritual meditation. It’s not just a story of pain or healing, it’s a graceful unravelling into truth. This book is a soulful and beautifully reflective read. The highlight I loved about this book is its poetic honesty. The storyline is not bound by a typical structure it flows like thought and feeling, taking you through grief, shadow, and self-discovery. It feels more like being gently held than simply being told a story. The author has poured heart, wisdom, and raw vulnerability into each page. There’s a quiet magic in how she allows her experiences to teach without preaching. The writing is lyrical, introspective, and powerful. It invites you to...