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1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 We are not alone Apr 17, 2009
I was told that this was an interesting read and it certainly was. Having a son and a very close friend who I consider to be very sensitive souls, I wanted to read more about this subject from someone who grew up with similar sensitivity and see the common points. Help is on Its Way was fun to read and not quite as 'disturbing' as I had thought it might be based on information I had from others. Perhaps that was because, even though the subject matters was intense and serious, Jen injected some quite humorous tidbits that provided some comedic relief and they were indeed quite funny. I would say that my only reason for not giving it 5 stars was that I kind of expected, based on the title, there to be some sort of 'guideline' for helping the super sensitive child. And, perhaps, upon reading it again, I could draw some 'guidelines' from the book as I did read it over a period of about 10 days. All in all though, it provided a very real and accurate description of what it's like to have a nervous system that reacts more intensely to external stimuli than most others and that this is a very real phenomenon. Thanks Jen for sharing your story with the rest of us!
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
I couldn't put it down. Feb 16, 2009
I really enjoyed this book, it was what I would call "juicy". It kept my attention. Basically it's about a woman who grew up very sensitive to her enviroment and how she adapted to everything going on around her, from her parents divorce, making friends and just life in general. A nostalgic book that will take you back to your own childhood as far as how you felt and how you saw the world around you. I believe all children and people are sensitive but the question is to what degree and how do you handle it. It's a good read for women.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
A definite must read for HSP's... Jan 23, 2009
Jenna Forrest dedicates her memoir "help is on its way" to those of us with highly tuned senses, who are like her. This book is a must read for every HSP (Highly Sensitive Person) or people aiming to understand us and our trait better. A wonderful read indeed...
I received the book and read it the same day/ night because it is revealing of the things I experienced as a highly sensitive child. It is so refreshing and amazing to see how similar we truly all are and NOT alone as we may have thought for so long. What a GREAT relief. Told in a very smart and moving manner Jenna takes us on a journey we can relate to.
"I want to reverse time back before Mama was pregnant and freeze it there so that my spirit can just keep flying free in the unseen space between the universes."
This is what Jenna feels growing up in a world gone cold long before she arrived with her tender little heart. I love that!
About her Mother she writes:
"I want her to say "I've got you" while I cry rivers for the relief of actually belonging somewhere in the world..."
This does not happen and Jenna has to develop coping methods as we all did...Nevertheless, her saying that she wishes to feel relief and a sense of belonging which would cause her to "cry rivers" is deeply understood in an empathic manner by myself and no doubt others HSP's...
She shows herself vulnerable and strong at the same time. A very bright child in such need of loving care that the reader wishes to reach out through time and space and reverse her pain and touch her little being gently freeing her soul once and for all...
"I suppose the sunshine will come find me."
"I just wonder how long I'll have to wait."
Reading these two simple lines I recall the years of patiently waiting while nothing ever happened...If we now take our knowledge and help those small angels (whether they are ours or not) around us that we can see are like us long time ago --- then we will accomplish much and help the world become a better place and filled with more love and sunshine for the little ones...
"Even though I'm not at fault for the world being the way it is, I do feel personally responsible for cleaning up the mess..."
I know I felt just like this from when I can remember and it truly is too much to bear on a young child's mind...It is too overwhelming and can cause such unnecessary distress... It took me years to overcome that and I know many do not...Let us teach these babies now that they may utilize their energies properly and have peace of mind in their lives.
As you may see I can go on and on about this fantastic book because of the treasure it is. We need more works like this because this is helping us out a great deal. I will leave you with something from my favorite character, who is called Frank and who truly is amazing --- especially in the end!!!
I light a flame for you
and for your perfect imperfection;
for your blind, unkind mistakes
and their courageous redirection.
Light glows as you shed your status
for the sake of being true.
Light flows to warm the liar living
in the frightened part of you.
Walk on. You're glowing bright
as you embrace your brilliant weakness.
I pray you treat yourself with
kindness, patience and forgiveness.
Remember there will be days and nights
when darkness comes to find you.
But you're always full of a certain light.
Let the candles wick remind you.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Powerful insight into the heart of a child Dec 28, 2008
The author is a great communicator! I find such child-like pleasure as I read this book. Perhaps Jenna's inner child wrote it?... as my inner child is reading it. I experience the anguish of that inner child (both the author's and mine), yet I also feel the joy of life from a child's perspective when everything was fun, exciting, fresh, important, and NOW; when exuberance was pulsating through my cells; when wishing, hoping, and dreaming were my method of operation. Even though that same exuberance -- when crushed -- was the source of pain, I am reminded how exciting life is through a child's eyes. I strive to live that way now -- full of enthusiasm and delight -- with my "adult" as my constant companion, always available to soothe my delicate "child within."
I highly recommend this book as a means of experiencing childhood through adult eyes.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Magnificent! Nov 17, 2008
This book was outstanding! Not only did I have trouble putting the book down, but I learned so much. Jenna's writing style is magnificent. Because of the level of detail that she included in her beautifully-crafted sentences, I was able to totally be in the moment with her and truly experience the myriad of feelings and sensations. So even though I do not think I meet the criteria for being highly sensitive, I thoroughly get it and could relate to it. I am grateful that she shared her journey with us because I know it will be so helpful and validating to many. I have already recommended the book to quite a few of my own patients. I only wish the book continued so I could witness how she evolved past her teenage years...I hope she is writing Volume 2!
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