Firecracker: Love Wasn't Supposed to Hurt.

This book spoke to me in so many ways, but the biggest thing I got out of it was I will make it

The way she explains her experience and then pairs it with the technical term of what it is. That helped me to pin point my experiences and be able to put words to the abuse. It sounds stupid but I didn't have the vocabulary to say what was happening. I was so naïve and did not know how to handle it. It was not a behavior I'd ever seen before in my house hold growing up. So it worked perfect for him. To literally say I was raised incorrectly and that was what was wrong with me. I am one of the lucky ones, after twelve years, I got out.

I had no idea domestic violence looked like this!!! As Brooke mentions, it is so much more than physical. I strongly encourage this book for absolutely any person entering a new relationship. Anyone having a red flag moments in existing relationships. Parents. Absolutely everyone.

Very good read may make u cry it’s a beautiful story that most can relate to personally or in other ways

I have followed Brooke on FB for quite a while. I enjoy seeing her videos so I was very interested to read her book especially after I found out she was a victim of domestic abuse. While starting to read this book, I almost felt like she had been a fly on the wall in my marriage that finally ended 4 years ago. The only abuse I didn't deal with was physical but this book made me not feel so alone or crazy anymore. I am seeing doctors and counselors now and finally trying my hardest to heal. Thanks Brooke for making sure we all know that we aren't alone and we can get better with help and it doesn't have to be all a dark tunnel.

This book hit home for me..like a smack in my face. I've been there. And I still have the scars to show for it. I am so glad I read this book. I bought it because I love Brooke's videos and this was a way to show support but wow!! I love her even more now. If you have ever been in a bad relationship,victim of abuse,etc this book is a must read. Brooke you are amazing. Period.

My therapist reccomended this book to me. I read a chapter and then would reflect on what I went through personally. I always felt alone in what I went through and that nobody could possibly understand how your mental state is like being stuck in a tornado of emotions and being pulled all around. Always waiting for the storm to stop. My storm stopped in 2008 but the pain within has lived in me since but this book gave me so much more than the words I read. It gave me hope and the feeling that I will get through this. Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing your trauma with us, I am grateful you're here to shine your light. Much love from Alaska. P.S If i remember correctly within 7 years our bodies have completely regenerated new skin so it'll be like a new body no abuse has ever touched. :-)

I learned so much about domestic violence, beyond physical violence. I feel like I could help out sometime with this knowledge.

I recommend this book to anyone who is wondering if there is a way out of the abuse. To anyone who knows someone who is being abused by their spouse but does not know what it really means.This book hit home for me as I also was in Brooke's situation.

Read this book in 2 sit downs it was THAT good! It had my heart racing as she described her escape! It had me feelin all the feelings! Definetly recommend this book!