Name of Book: Already Broken
Genre: Memoir
Pages: 119
Book Link: https://tinyurl.com/mending2022
Can you tell us what your book is about in one sentence?
Already Broken is an award-winning memoir that details my life journey from early childhood to adulthood.
What inspired you to write this story, and why now?
Looking back at my journey and how far I’ve come is truly amazing. I was inspired to write this book to give readers a deeper sense of who I am as a person and how I’ve grown. I wanted to share my pain, my physical and emotional trauma, and how I overcame it all. It was time to tell my story to the world.
Which character or scene stayed with you the most after writing?
The chapter that stayed with me the most is titled “Escaping From Myself.” This chapter literally saved me.
What was one unexpected challenge you faced while writing this book?
I didn’t anticipate the emotional toll reliving my experiences would take. It was draining. I cried so much throughout the process, but in the end, it was worth it.
What makes your book stand out from others in its genre?
My story stands out because I told the truth. I was no longer ashamed. I reached a point in my life where I could share my story unapologetically.
What do you want readers to feel or think after finishing your book?
I want readers to feel inspired by my story and to believe in themselves. I also want them to understand that it was my faith that sustained me during my brokenness.
Where can readers find your book and follow your journey?
Already Broken is available on Amazon and through my website at http://www.vernhamil.com.
You can purchase the book here: https://tinyurl.com/mending2022
Do you have anything else you would like to add?
Yes, please buy yourself a copy and take the ride with me.
Synopsis
Already Broken is an award-winning memoir that follows the author’s life from her formative years into adulthood. Raised in the beautiful island of Jamaica by her grandmother, she shares a deeply personal journey marked by heartache, healing, love, and bittersweet moments. Life, she reminds us, is not defined by a single event, but by a series of experiences.
Through exceptional storytelling, readers are taken on an emotional journey as the author confronts childhood neurological disorders, works to support her family, remains faithful to God, strives for healing, and escapes a dangerous relationship with a drug kingpin. This powerful memoir will inspire readers to rise in confidence and believe in their ability to overcome.
Quotes from the Book
“I am already broken, Ma B. I am already broken.”
“I liked him, but only because he served as a distraction. Was this dangerous? He wanted me to be hopelessly devoted to him. I couldn’t do that. Even though I was headed in the wrong direction, I continued down that path.”
