Sam's Theory | A Book Review.

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Summary.

Sam, a teenager who has experienced her parents' maltreatment her entire life, fears that her younger sister will experience the same fate. She and her companion Dodger come up with a plan to leave their group home and form a community that will aid other children just like them. Sam comes encounters a fantasy tree house inhabited by a mystery woman named Theory while traveling to meet Dodger at a remote lake. Sam learns the abilities she has been hiding inside that will aid in both her own healing and the healing of other abuse victims under Theory's compassionate yet effective guidance.

Author Sarah Mendivel has created Sam's Theory, a motivational novel that is tragic, humorous, frightening, magical, devastating, and inspiring all at once. Although she includes some fantastical aspects in her book, she does not attempt to minimize or sugarcoat the reality of child abuse, which she depicts with an unflinching rawness. Because of this, readers who have experienced such violence in real life should be warned that the book contains situations that could make them feel uncomfortable. 

The book is special because it has built-in therapeutic advice and is now being used at a teen treatment center in Utah, as well as at various high schools in the town.

The novel has taught me so many things; from soup to nuts, Sam’s Theory has a gripping storyline which made me go on and on till the final word.

Sam is a fantastic role model for individuals who have experienced abuse and a great character. She comes across as a gifted young woman who has no idea how unique she is because to the skillfully written first-person perspective. Regarding the perplexing Theory, her sensible advice and heartfelt care reassure readers that they can also conquer their personal struggles and discover the light within. The story's location is so well portrayed that it almost reads like a character in and of itself. Both the ink from Theory's printing press and the volumes in her library can be smelled by readers.

With incredible attention to detail, the nearby woodland comes to life with its inhabitants, birds, and trees. Sam's friend and boyfriend Dodger, her sister Nova, and their fellow abuse survivors Rishawn and Mikayla complete the cast. Each of the four auxiliary characters is fully developed and makes a distinctive contribution to the plot as they work together to create a new life.

Another amazing thing about Sam’s Theory is that it is written in such an easy way that it is extremely easy to understand. Tough feelings and situations are explained so clearly that it made me want to read again and again.

The most important thing for a child abuse survivor to understand is that they are not alone. The existence of hope is demonstrated by SAM'S THEORY. The world needs more tales like this, just as it needs more people like Sam and Theory who inspire survivors to seek assistance, be vulnerable, find meaning in their lives, and show courage. 

Sarah Mendivel's website: http://sarahmendivel.com/

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Ps. I might be taking a small interview with the author of Sam’s Theory!