Reader Reviews

The greatest gift this book has given me isn't the awards — it's hearing from readers who discovered hope in its pages.

When I first published The Child I Left Behind, I hoped readers would feel less alone. What I never expected was how many would write to tell me they had found hope, healing, and even pieces of themselves within its pages. Those messages have become the greatest reward of this journey.

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"This book stayed with me long after I finished it" - Michele

Readers Found Hope

“This book gives hope — no matter what you deal with, there is a better future coming.”

— Anita TB

Readers Couldn't Put It Down

“I absolutely could not put this book down. Wow!”

— Jennifer Douglas

Readers Felt Seen

“It took me back to my own traumatic childhood and a part of me healed along the pages.”

— Nala

"It's hard to put down" - Lisa

Readers Found Healing

“Her healing process reminds us that even in our darkest moments, there is hope.”

— Amara Grace

Readers Found Courage

“Her story invites others to embark on their own path toward forgiveness and self-love.”

— Steven Twohig

Readers Were Inspired

“Very inspirational and healing story.”

— Steven Clement

"You are not broken, you are wounded, and your wounds can heal" - Michele

Readers Believed Healing Is Possible

“A moving testament to resilience, forgiveness, and the strength of the human spirit.”

— Philippa Gregory

Readers Carried It With Them

“This book isn't just something you read; it's something you carry with you.”

— Michele

Readers Thank You

“Your words and wisdom about self-forgiveness felt like permission for me to do the same.”

— Katherine S. Muncy

Editorial Praise

Kirkus Reviews

“...a resonant story of hitting rock bottom and looking for ways to undo cycles of pain and trauma.”

— Kirkus Reviews


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Writer's Digest

“The memoir's wild and shocking opening chapter grabs the reader's attention and demands continued reading.”

— Judge, 33rd Annual Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards

Editor

“A compelling, page-turning journey of guilt, forgiveness, and freedom—Anjalia speaks from a place few authors can touch.”

— Brianna McCabe, Editor

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