The Things We Cannot Change by Allison Spooner - Book Review

 

Reading about addiction is tough. Whether you’ve been through it on either end yourself or know somebody who has, we all fall on either side of this proverbial fence.  That said, it is virtually impossible to judge or formulate an opinion of a book on this topic – every story is different, and every story is so real for everyone involved. Judgment or criticism for anyone who dares to write books like this has absolutely no place here. My hat goes off to you all and my heart goes out to you. Bravo!

I will say that this book was beautifully written. It appealed to my empathy, compassion, and humanity. It also made me sob (Spoiler: most books do not). No matter what our own experience is with this disease, I would like to think we can all have respect for someone telling their story – especially when it hits your soul.