Heather Havrilesky

Disaster Preparedness

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ISBN 13:: 9781594485466
author:: Heather Havrilesky
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Riverhead Books,U.S.
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2011
Pages:: 239
Dimensions:: 20.8 x 13.7 x 2 cm
Genre:: Biography, Women, ,
Condition:: New
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Heather Havrilesky's memoir offers a candid and humorous account of her childhood experiences, which often mirrored the chaos depicted in disaster films. Her home life was marked by dramatic clashes between parents and hazing from older siblings, prompting her to develop defense mechanisms that sometimes proved ill-suited to modern life. As she navigates the complexities of family dynamics, divorce, and loss, Havrilesky shares a path from innocence and optimism to self-protection and caution. This memoir is a personal exploration of the injuries that shaped her, the lessons that stuck, and the insights that carried her through. Through her story, Havrilesky reveals the beauty and resilience at the heart of every calamity, making this a relatable and thought-provoking read for anyone who has faced adversity.

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