I didn’t expect to laugh and cry in the same chapter. Laurence Pokras says the things most of us are too afraid to even think. Raw, real, unforgettable.

Finally, a male voice that talks about trauma with honesty and no shame. This book hit home in a way I didn’t know I needed.

It’s uncomfortable, bold, and sometimes disturbing—but that’s exactly why it matters. We need more books like this.