Book Review #65: "The Dead Inside"

Hey Everyone,

     I am going to review the book "The Dead Inside: A True Story," by Cyndy Etler. This book is hot off the press as it was published by Sourcebooks.  If you would like to purchase a copy of this book CLICK HERE. This book is a true story of a young girl in trying to escape the abuse of her step-father has smoked pot twice and ran away from home. In doing this she was sent to a sort of drug rehab for kids. There and what went on inside there was horrific. This is her story.

     Overall I rated this book three stars out of five. First of all I have to give the author credit for being able to write about such a tragic story. This book was heart wrenching. I had to hold back tears and anger reading this. This was such a courageous step taken by the author with her one intention to help others by writing this. The reason why I have given this book three stars was for the writing, the choppy style of writing I found it difficult to read just because I felt it did not flow well. I understand why the author chose to write it in this style as to make it easier for others to understand what she was going through and coming from and to make it present tense. I know others who read this probably will have a better opinion on the flow of writing in this book. It was just not my style.  I still highly recommend this book to all, as it is important for everyone to be aware of what goes on behind closed doors and in today's trendy drug rehab centers. 

     I would like to thank Netgalley, Cyndy Etler, and Sourcebooks for giving me the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

Until the next page,

Jill