Pillow Thoughts II: Healing the Heart Paperback – Illustrated, August 7, 2018

I read this a few months ago, as soon as I could get my hands on a copy, and I am still at a loss for words when it comes to describing this work. I’ll start by saying that the message of “healing the heart” rang so true all throughout these pages. It entered my life at the best possible moment—as I have been going through the mending of my own heart—and touched me incredibly deeply. She has a talent for crafting poems that are seemingly unassuming and straightforward, but that are, in actuality, extremely complex, vivid, and multi-dimensional. And the beauty of her writing lights up every line.Each section of this collection focuses on a different type of healing, and makes for the perfect book to pick up either when in need of overall healing and positivity, or when going through a specific healing process. The range of emotion shown in these poems hits its mark time and time again, and makes this a widely accessible piece. Peppernell’s words seamlessly fill one’s soul with the comfort it is craving, as well as the healing you didn’t even know you were in need of. There is such safety and peace within these pages, a reader’s sanctuary where one can comfortably grieve and find release.On a brief, more personal note, I discovered Courtney Peppernell’s work about a year ago and she immediately flew to the top of my favorite poets list. The messages, values, and general positivity that she puts out to the world through her words has been exceedingly impactful for me, and I truly admire her—she is an absolutely beautiful person. I want to have the strength to fully acknowledge and express who I am one day, and it is people like Courtney that, without knowing it, give me more courage. She has a way of always inspiring me both in my writing and in accepting and striving to be my true self—and this is a gift that is meaningful beyond words.And since I honestly cannot rave enough about her work, I very highly encourage you to check out this collection, as well as Courtney’s previous poetry collections.

I cannot wait to read the next book, this author is amazing and the pages are heart touching, love it

I definitely enjoyed reading this book of poetry. Some I could relate to how I felt in the past and future.

“I hope you find someone who loves you so fiercely you won’t feel the need to cover your face the morning after, afraid for them to see you bare and naked.”

I’ve lost count of how many different quotes I’ve underlined in this. A lot I’m sure. The words written in these pages are so healing, so true, and so loving. They truly will help heal your heart if you let them.

Honestly I could easily say if I was ever feeling down or upset to read this book. It inspires you to think of your situations in multiple different lights and honestly it helped me out quite a bit so thank you.

Once again, another gorgeous collection of poetry from Peppernell. I find her poetry so easy to read and relatable. Highly recommend :)~xoRach

If you love poetry definitely read!!