The Dark Before the Dawn
By Theresa Castro
The Dark Before the Dawn by Theresa Castro echoes self-help approaches that remind one of works by John Bradshaw, Louise L. Hay, Napoleon Hill, and Ken Keyes, among others. While Castro points out that she read a "litany of books on relationships, spirituality, and self-discovery" (p. 4), after the dissolution of a 10-year relationship and was forced to re-invent herself, she could not find just one book with all the answers she needed.
She researched, took voluminous notes, methodically studied and analyzed her own situation, defined each challenge, and set out to find its resolution. Having done this inner work, she now shares her collected data, observations, and revelations.
Her approach is analytical, yet not clinical; therefore, it is easy for the general reader to understand. She also ends each section with questions and exercises. Although candid, she never sentimentalizes or overexposes her private life. She reveals a portrait of careful control of her situation even as she moved through the darkest shadows in the early days following her breakup. She does not blame her "beloved" for ending the relationship or herself for not recognizing the signs of its imminence.
Her resolution, perhaps uniquely, revolves around "correcting" that former relationship after her beloved is no longer part of the picture. Through journaling and professional counseling, she analyzes not only her relationship with her former partner but also her ongoing relationship with herself.
Defining her challenges and working assiduously toward finding answers perfectly matches the title, The Dark Before the Dawn, for the reader can feel strongly that a bright day will dawn. The enchanting cover and interior design by TLC Graphics, likewise, symbolize beautifully the positive and uplifting approach of the author.
Linda Davis Kyle, Reviewer
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