Review: The best book you may hate reading in a long time
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 7, 2014
From the Abyss deals with a brutal subject from an under reported perspective with no easy remedy. Having said all that, it is one of the clearest accounts of a relationship (both spousal and from a self esteem perspective) that may be often described as "complicated." A relationship without relations, a loveless love, whatever you choose to call it, the author takes us into that world and it is a lonely, soulless place. It is a place from which there seems an obvious way out, but the obvious exits get blocked and you take so much baggage with you that in the effort you unintentionally hurt everyone who tries to help. Its a cautionary tale and as such holds true whether you read it in time to save yourself or years after its too late. It is one of those stories I wish no one could relate to, but fear most will admit to either being in a relationship, or narrowly escaping one much like this one. For honesty, clarity, and daring, I recommend this book to men and women both young and old for its fresh perspective on the human condition.