Through My Eyes
Hanna Smith
You might be wondering what a 25-year-old could have possibly written a memoir about. How much can someone so young go through and still have something meaningful to say? I’m not claiming that my struggles are more complex than anyone else’s, but this is my hard, my story. I am sharing my truth, to be relatable about the good, the bad, and the ugly.
This book you are holding is the result of endless hours of writing, countless tears, and a love I couldn’t keep to myself anymore. It’s everything I’ve been too afraid to say until now, the unsaid words, the untold parts of my journey. It’s the story that deserves to be told.
So, strap in and hold on for my twenty-five years on this crazy thing we call life, and step into my world through my eyes.
You might be wondering what a 25-year-old could have possibly written a memoir about. How much can someone so young go through and still have something meaningful to say? I’m not claiming that my struggles are more complex than anyone else’s, but this is my hard, my story. I am sharing my truth, to be relatable about the good, the bad, and the ugly.
This book you are holding is the result of endless hours of writing, countless tears, and a love I couldn’t keep to myself anymore. It’s everything I’ve been too afraid to say until now, the unsaid words, the untold parts of my journey. It’s the story that deserves to be told.
So, strap in and hold on for my twenty-five years on this crazy thing we call life, and step into my world through my eyes.
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To be completely honest, I am actually Hanna's Dad.
When Hanna told me she was writing a book, of course I was supportive, but I really didn't know what to expect. Like any proud parent, I purchased two copies when they became available. When they arrived, however, they sat unopened on my shelf for probably a month.
The truth is, I haven't read a book in quite some time. I'm one of those people who buys books every month, stacks them neatly on a shelf, and tells myself that "one day" I'll find the time to read them.
Last weekend, I decided it was time to read "Through My Eyes", partly as a sign of respect for Hanna and the work she had put into it.
Well... where do I start?
Yesterday morning I opened "Through My Eyes", and I genuinely couldn't put it down.
I'm still not entirely sure how it is making me feel. At first there was probably some guilt, some sadness and perhaps even a little regret about my shortcomings as a dad. But as I kept reading, those feelings were replaced by something much bigger — the realisation that I was reading something incredibly raw, honest and beautiful.
As I write this review, I'm only up to Chapter 14, "The Ugly", yet this book has already brought back memories that time had long erased from my mind.
What has surprised me most is just how well written it is. The thoughts, emotions and experiences are expressed in a way I never would have expected from my youngest daughter. Yet at the same time, every page feels unmistakably like Hanna. I can feel her voice, her vulnerability and her courage throughout the entire story.
I truly believe this is a book that every teenager should read. More importantly, I think every parent should read it as well. It provides an insight and perspective that many of us probably never stop to consider.
Quite honestly, I'm a little speechless.
I'm catching up with Hanna for breakfast on Friday, and I think I'd better take both of my copies to get signed. Something tells me that once people discover "Through My Eyes" those signed copies might become very special indeed.
And if that happens, I suppose I'd better step up my game, because I'll probably be working security at her next book launch and signing!
Proud Dad,
Mark ("Fash")
A good read, beautifully written.
Love it ♥️
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