Quotable quotes re: Wrecked: A Very Anxious Memoir

Lynda Monahan (poet, author of A Beautiful Stone)

I am ensconced in my beach chair in my brand new flowery bathing suit and I have in my sunscreened hands this amazing book. I’m about halfway through. I am laughing then I’m crying then I’m indignant then mad then ohmygosh I’m recognizing my own self. Kelley Jo Burke this memoir is a gift (and not the kind the bad angels will take away )

Amanda Marcotte (writer, journalist):

MIRACLE CURE LIFTS AND TIGHTENS! 

Okay — it’s not a miracle cure...or is it? At any rate — you should buy this book! It was a SUPER read.

What it actually is, is a wickedly funny, naughty, also sad — and honest — wild adventure of a memoir written by award-winning Kelley Jo Burke. 

‘Wreck’ is a window into what women actually think about —- anxiety, love, sex, loss, dysfunctional families....

If you don’t know Kelley Jo, don’t worry. You’ll know her by the end of this book and you’ll see yourself in her words.

You also feel like you’ve been somewhere after you read this and lord knows we all need to get away. 

It is written so well, it hurts — in a good way. Maybe it is a cure.

Friends and family — you’ll definitely enjoy this as one of your summer reads. I got to read it in advance as part of an interview panel — I am super lucky. 

Here is where you pre-order.... https://www.radiantpress.ca/shop/9781989274446

Dawn Dumont (author of Glass Beads ):

I am sure there has never been a family member who has heard the words, “I’m writing a memoir!” who has cheered, “finally, someone will tell the world about our messed-up family. I’m pre-ordering a hundred copies!” But memoirs are the stories that don’t care that they are not wanted; they are needed. Because a good memoir reminds you that family is love except when it is pain and longing for love. And a good memoir reminds you that you are not alone. Like a lighthouse in the fog, Kelley Jo Burke’s poignant and powerful (book) shines a light in the darkness and leads you safely home.

Wreck: A very Anxious Memoir has a cover, and launches this month!!!

This is a soft launch. We haven't finalized the date for the launch of this new book about fear and love and lighthouses and growing up very very anxious...but there's a cover. And goodness, that's a start. 

Wreck: A Very Anxious Memoir gets its North American launch this month. Radiant Press will be offering an online interview and reading sort of thing, available anywhere in the world that anyone is interested....which, as I am very very anxious, I imagine will be no one, no where, no how and I'm not even sure I should be writing this....But it's a nice cover! And the audio book version will be available very soon too. 

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Not sure if this book is for you? Like comedy, neuroses, true love, whales and lighthouses? Yes--it's for you. 

No? Oh dear. We need to talk. You better read the book too.