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Denial: A Memoir of Terror

Jessica Stern
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Denial: A Memoir of Terror

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2010

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Jessica Stern

Denial: A Memoir of Terror

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2010
Book Details
Pages

300

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 1970s-1990s

Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Denial: A Memoir of Terror, Jessica Stern, a terrorism expert, confronts her past trauma of sexual violence. Through personal reflection and investigation, she explores the impact of this experience on her life and work, offering insights into the complexities of trauma, memory, and healing.

Unnerving

Dark

Emotional

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.1

1,384 ratings

65%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Jessica Stern's Denial: A Memoir of Terror offers a courageous exploration of trauma and recovery. Reviews commend Stern's raw honesty and the intellectual depth she brings to her narrative. Some critiques mention that the fragmented structure may challenge readers. Overall, the memoir is lauded for its compelling insight into personal and psychological resilience.

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Who Should Read Denial: A Memoir of Terror?

Readers interested in Denial: A Memoir of Terror by Jessica Stern would appreciate introspective narratives on trauma and resilience. Comparable to works like The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion or When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi, this memoir appeals to those drawn to personal stories of survival and psychological insight.

4.1

1,384 ratings

65%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

300

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 1970s-1990s

Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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