Lillian Brummet’s Towards Understanding is a powerful collection of free-form confessional poetry poignantly capturing her journey from an abusive childhood to self-discovery. Written with a contemplative tone, the collection weaves personal struggles, emotional depth, and a path toward healing, balancing heavy themes with moments of clarity and hope.
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Brummet’s willingness to delve into her raw emotions fosters a genuine connection with readers, making her experiences resonate deeply. Her grappling with feelings of guilt and shame adds layers of complexity, prompting important questions about the validity of these emotions.
This is an emotional read. While the imagery is subtle, the weight of her experiences draws you into her world. A palpable sense of vulnerability evokes feelings of isolation and a profound longing for connection and love. Brummet’s word choices reflect growth and transition, illuminating the lingering hope even amid her struggles.
The interplay of personal and universal themes invites readers to empathize with Brummet’s past while reflecting on their own experiences. This poetry will resonate with many, particularly those seeking healing from their own challenges. I highly recommend Towards Understanding to anyone navigating the complexities of their past, as Brummet’s reflections on growing up in a broken home, enduring her mother’s multiple marriages, and surviving sexual abuse create a poignant backdrop that informs her emotional landscape. I give this collection of poetry 5 out of 5 stars.
About the author: Lillian Brummet
Lillian Brummet has been professionally involved in the realm of writing since 19999. She began writing poetry as a teenager, which allowed her to express the issues and emotions from broken, abusive homes and being on her own at 13-years old. Through poetry, she learned how to see beyond these hurts and discover a world outside of herself, where she discovered her life had value and a purpose to fulfill.
Lillian’s award-winning poetry has appeared in five hardcover anthology books and continues to appear in magazines and newsletters across the globe. She has had the honor of attaining the Editor’s Choice Award for Outstanding Achievement in Poetry – not once, but twice. Her published books include the two-part series titled: Trash Talk (Books 1 & 2), a guide for authors titled: Purple Snowflake Marketing, and her recently released Poetic Wanderings: A Lifetime Of Memories (Playing With Words). She also hosts the Conscious Discussions Talk Radio show and manages Brummet’s Conscious Blog.
Lillian is passionate about poetry and continues to write in this genre between marketing her books and working on new manuscripts for future books. In those few stolen moments when she is not in the office she spends time with her husband gardening, indulging in nature, camping, and walking the many trails in British Columbia’s (Canada) wilderness.