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Clipped Wings: Hear the soaring voices set free Kindle Edition

by Jennifer Gilmour (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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The silent chorus.

Just imagine you thought that you had met the man or woman of your dreams. This person was charming and you thought they were the one or perhaps that this was fate; it was just meant to be.

But as the months go by things start to change. Their behaviour towards you isn’t the same, they are more critical, more particular about your appearance, what you do, how you do
it, who you see. Time goes by and you feel isolated from your friends and family because that behaviour has now changed to threats, maybe violence and you feel that your identity is all
but gone. But still you stay. Where would you go? Who would help you? You are not worthy.

But you are.

A group of survivors have spoken about their own experiences. In their own words they show that survivors do have a voice and that it needs to be heard. They show that abuse isn’t unique or strange but that it is, unfortunately, a surprisingly
common problem in today’s society.

The message of this book is one of courage, as with courage comes awareness and an ability to understand what has happened to you and take the steps needed to become a survivor yourself.

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Born in the North East, Jennifer is a young, married mum with three children. In addition to being an author, she is an entrepreneur, running a family business from her home-base. Her blog posts have a large readership of other young mums in business. From an early age, Jennifer has had a passion for writing and started gathering ideas and plot lines from her teenage years. A passionate advocate for women in abusive relationships, she has drawn on her personal experiences to write her first novel Isolation Junction. It details the journey of a young woman from the despair of an emotionally abusive and unhappy marriage to develop the confidence to challenge and change her life and to love again. Since the publication of her debut novel, Jennifer has continued to be an advocate for those in abusive relationships through her blog posts, radio interviews and Twitter feed. Jennifer also gained a qualification in facilitating a recover programme for those who have been in abusive relationships. Jennifer continues to publicly support those who are isolated and struggle to have a voice. Jennifer hopes that Clipped Wings give's a voice to survivor's experiences and raise's awareness further of the types of unacceptable behaviour which fall into the category of domestic abuse.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B076KNZJZQ
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 30, 2017
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 2369 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 150 pages

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Jennifer Gilmour is an author and advocate for women in abusive relationships, using her own experiences of domestic abuse as a catalyst to bring awareness and to help others. Jennifer has published two publications, Isolation Junction and Clipped Wings which have both been Amazon Best Sellers and received awards. Jennifer speaks at events across the UK and continues to raise awareness through her blog posts, public speaking, radio interviews and social media.

Jennifer has listened to her readers and has grown a digital community to support discussions around domestic abuse online. Starting with her Twitter Chat which opened late 2017 #AbuseTalk, this developed into an online forum in 2018. In 2019, Jennifer launched a podcast which include interviews with those in the sector and gives followers the opportunity to ask burning questions.

Most Informative Blogger Award 2018 (Bloggers Bash Annual Awards)

UK & European Award for using Social Media for Good 2019 (Social Day: Social Media Marketing Awards)

#SBS Winner 2020 (Theo Paphitis)

Jennifer says: “Together we are Louder”.

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Elyse G

I could read this over and over again.

Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2018

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This book is an inspiring compilation of stories from women who endured unspeakable truths and survived to tell their stories. I read it all the way through the first time, in one sitting because I was in awe of the honesty, strength and courage the women in this book possess. This women have struggled and thrived, and Jennifer turned dozens of heartbreak into a read that gives hope to those in the same situations. It gives me hope that I can continue to move past my struggles and to build the life I’ve always wanted for myself.

Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2017

It’s my pleasure to review Jennifer Gilmour’s ‘Clipped Wings’ book, a book made up of many stories of domestic abuse survivors. This is an unusual book to be asked to read let alone review on the first ever blog tour I have taken part in. A worthy one though.

Clipped Wings is an emotionally charged account of domestic abuse told from many different perspectives. More than twenty survivors’ come together to spread the word and tell us about their experience. Luckily, these are the people who get to tell their story. The stories themselves are short, like something you might read in Take a Break but with a little more gravitas. Ultimately, each one is heart-breaking.

There’s also material from a male perspective. Unfortunately, there are men who also suffer domestic abuse. I’ve often seen this treated like a joke. The upshot is that domestic abuse is never funny no matter who you are. This book only highlights that it comes in all shapes and sizes and abusers aren’t always big burly drunken men.

You can feel the psychological effects even from these short stories and it becomes a grimmer tale as the book goes on. It wasn’t an easy read. You’re delving into someone else’s heartache. In their worst moments though, you can feel the desperation and the bravery that it takes to speak up and to escape systematic abuse.

This is not a book that is to be enjoyed, but it must be read. Each of these survivors deserved their own book, but for now they get to tell their stories as a collective. What a collective it is.

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Jessica Johnson

At Times Hard to Read But Sadly Necessary

Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2017

Clipped Wings is survivors of domestic abuse sharing their stories. One in four women and one in six men will become victims at some point in their lives. We hear from many women and one man as we read Clipped Wings. Some of the survivors share their stories in their own writing while others are interviewed. Jennifer Gilmour opens and concludes Clipped Wings with her own words as she also shares her personal journey of domestic abuse.

This is Jennifer’s second book, the first was her semi-autobiographical novel Isolation Junction. She continues the path she is on to increase awareness on all forms of domestic abuse with Clipped Wings.

This is a very personal journey that these survivors share and I commend them on their bravery. Clipped Wings is very difficult to read. It’s hard to comprehend that these are true stories. It is a shame that people have to experience these situations. This is a book you might have to read in spurts, you can only handle so much at once as you read. These are all very strong survivors and I hope they all continue to have better lives and that this book helps them in their journey of recovery from abuse. I also hope this book helps those out there who currently face abuse to realize that there is a way out.

Clipped Wings is recommended.

Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2017

Clipped Wings is a collection of first hand stories of survivors of domestic abuse. The experiences of these, mostly, women are not easy to read. Many appear to show a cyclical pattern of abuse, escape, and return to the abuser who manipulates and exercises control to the extreme. A depressing scenario, given the awful mental or physical abuse they were subjected to.

The really positive aspect of these experiences are that the victims have been able to speak out, but more importantly, found the strength to leave the person who inflicted their suffering and move on in their lives.

I would have given this a 5* but found the layout a little off-putting with no introductions or summaries between each narrative. I also found it sightly disappointing that only a few of those who contributed, attempted to analyse why they had succumb to the abuse, and how they managed to finally escape the perpetrator.

That said, this is a book which gives a stark and brave account of the horrors of abuse in the home.

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Misfits farm

A different enlightening read

Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2017

Clipped Wings- Jennifer Gilmour (Emma/Jennifer)
A group of brave women determined to tell their story and stand together against abuse of one type or another. Not an easy read but possibly an eye opener for some. Things that go on behind closed doors between people you think you know and can trust but whom have their own rules. Of then and now, of fear and bravery. Of being weak and then becoming strong enough to not only tell the world but to realise yourself that things are not as they should be which is the hardest step for many. Jennifer has been wonderful to put this book together and I really hope that it opens some eyes and prevents others going through what these women have endured. There is hope and help, and reading this maybe others will realise early enough to ask for it. My own story in is here so I knew what to expect with others but still it made me shudder. A different enlightening read.
I voluntarily chose to read this ARC and all opinions in this review are my own and completely unbiased

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Judith Gilmour

A topical ‘go to’ read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 6, 2017

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Madeleine Albright (first woman to become United States Secretary of State) once said, “It took me quite a long time to develop a voice and now that I have it, I am not going to be silent.”

When I read this quote I thought of Jenny. Her first book, a novel (Isolation Junction) fictionalised the life of a young woman trapped in an unhappy and abusive relationship and how with courage and understanding she survived and rebuilt her life.

In this, her second publication, she gives a voice to other people so that their stories of survival can be heard. It is not an easy read but what it does do is educate the reader about the kinds of behaviours and attitudes that are perhaps more prevalent than we think behind closed doors and how people battle and with help and courage can survive and rebuild their lives. It is a topic which is much on the public agenda at the moment and therefore a ‘go to’ read for anyone wishing to know more about the people behind the headlines of domestic abuse.

I commend Jenny for giving these people a public voice and hope that in doing so this book gives courgage to others in similar situations and those helping them to take that important first step towards a new life.

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suzan

All stages of change behavior in the stories of this book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 1, 2021

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Through this book, you will see all stages of change behaviour for women in abused relationships.
in pre-contemplation stage , when a woman denies the abuse and thinks this is the love, in contemplation stage ; when a woman knows this is the abuse, but she can't leave it due to many reasons her children, income , or / she still love him . Also you will see the preparation stage when women start to take a serious steps, and more .

I recommend reading this book to see how abuse takes place in our lives under the name of love . Thank you so much Jen.

kayleigh whittle

Powerful and inspiring

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 5, 2019

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I went into reading this prepared for an uneasy read. We are all aware to some degree of domestic abuse wether it be from news or television. Let me tell you i been quite naive to assume that domestic abuse is just physical. It comes in many forms. This book has been a real eye opener, my heart goes out to each and everyone that contributed and I say to you thank you for sharing your story. For helping me learn and for allowing me to help in spreading the awareness. I would recommend everyone to read this as hard as it is too read the importance of it is so much more.

Annabel

Not my cup of tea

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 15, 2019

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As I was reading this book I found it quite hard to sit and read. I just couldn't get into the writing style of the book
However! This book I hope will help others in these or similar situations come to realise that they need not feel alone and I feel for those who were brave enough to have their stories shared. Well done to you guys for being brave and thank you Jennifer for helping them have a voice!

Viola Bleu

Perfect title for these beautiful doves .. continue to fly girls

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 27, 2017

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Trauma is the link between all these survivors' stories and Jennifer has cleverly brought them together in an enlightening collection. Domestic abuse in its many forms comes to light in various difficult reads, but Clipped Wings is very on-point and these stories need to be heard. I admire Jennifer's work and her personal journey is inspiring and her ongoing journey to happiness is one I hope will lead to many more published works. Much love to you Jen. xx

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