Pillow Thoughts III: Mending the Mind Paperback – Illustrated, August 6, 2019

It is difficult to find the words to describe how much I loved this poetry collection. I discovered Courtney Peppernell’s work a couple of years ago when I reviewed the first book in the Pillow Thoughts series and she quickly became one of my favorite authors. Her writing is absolutely beautiful and speaks to me on so many levels, and this collection was no different. Her poetry addresses topics that are highly relatable and always timely, which makes them very easy to connect with.You can feel all the raw emotion in every word Peppernell writes and the pure passion she puts into creating her poems. This collection is split into five parts, each one dealing with a particular theme. And as a whole, each section ties seamlessly into the next, coming together in a perfect blend that warms the heart and soul. Her poems are a series of meticulously crafted vignettes that comfort, heal, and encourage readers. With vivid imagery, Peppernell takes us on a journey that allows us to better understand, accept, and care for ourselves.One of the best parts of this collection—as well as Peppernell’s other works—is that it is written in a truly unique voice. It stands out among a sea of modern poetry dealing with similar topics and makes for a very captivating and refreshing read. The heartfelt and genuine nature of these poems is easily recognizable. They are seemingly simple but truthfully so profound and intricate. Peppernell’s words consistently empower the reader and contain a level of sincerity that turns this work into a brilliant gem of a book.On a more personal note, this collection is something that entered my life at a particularly fitting time. I have experienced a great deal of loss over the past year that has left me feeling very emotionally drained. My mind desperately needed the mending that these words do. I was touched very deeply while reading this book—it helped me to confront many thoughts I was struggling to face. This was a very cathartic and uplifting journey that filled me with the positivity that I have been lacking for a while.These poems are moving, expressive, inspiring, and utterly beautiful. I know that Peppernell’s words will stick with me for the rest of my life and I will regularly return to her collections. Works like this one are what greatly motivate me in my own writing and remind me why I am so passionate about the written word. I would love to touch one person’s life through my writing in the way she has touched mine with hers—provide someone with that bit of comfort and encouragement at a time where it is so vital. I cannot recommend this collection highly enough.

i love this book so much, very comforting and relaxing to read. i think back to a lot of poems that i read in this book

In many ways, Peppernell saved my life. Pillow thoughts one and two came to me in a time I had no one else, and needed to know that anyone else in this word had felt so deeply, and lived through it. Her words helped to repaint things inside me I hadn't been able to myself. I hope to one day set my own book next to hers, and know that it too might help another. This book, like her others, has a purpose, a place, and a time. If you were able to "feel" peppernell in any of her other books, you'll want to give this one a go too. Even if you don't feel its her best work, its still wonderful to enter back into the authors mind for an afternoon. I personally love this work just as much as the others and find that it is complimenting to its predecessors. Peppernell never seems to stop helping me clear the cobwebs from my soul.

She makes you feel so at home. Not alone. Understood. Love the collection so far, just finished this one and just got the fourth in the mail today, so I'm going to enjoy some more of her words this evening. HIGHLY think all should stumble upon at least one of her books. See how you like it.

Great gift!

I can’t wait to read it and then go and get the last book

I noticed some bits from the other volumes in this particular one. But overall it was very uplifting. The author gave me great reminders about my mental & emotional struggles. She empowered the fact that it's ok to feel pain.

My Son began reading Pillow Thoughts in his Senior year of high school and was able to articulate the language of the book very well. Now in College and he is continuing to read them.