11/06/2025
Reviews are coming in - this one made me want to give her a hug, Cassian, on GoodReads. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/240462170
This book touched me in ways I didn’t expect. As a teacher for over 25 years, I’ve watched girls grow into women without ever being taught how to protect themselves physically or emotionally. Joanne’s honesty about her childhood trauma and how she turned fear into power gave me chills. It’s not just about self-defense; it’s about self-respect. I finished the last chapter feeling like I’d just had a long, healing conversation with a friend who’s been through the fire and came out stronger.