"The Sky Was My Cathedral: A Memoir of Childhood" by (Devi) Nina Dawn Bingham, MH

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The Sky Was My Cathedral: A Memoir of Childhood

The Sky Was My Cathedral is a memoir of Dawn's childhood, told in alternating voices, detailing her lifelong struggle with coming out. You get to know her younger brother Devon, cousins Patricia and Tony with whom she spent Summers, her religious mother Margarita who expected life to be a fairytale, and her alcoholic and abusive father Reggie who chased them down with a shotgun.

But the stars of the show are her maternal grandparents, Ruth and Leon, who were the glue and safety net for the entire "river rat" group. Bingham gives voice to over 50 years of existence which begins in California and ends in Mexico, demonstrating how each personality was the outcome of a difficult, and often scary, upbringing. The Sky Was My Cathedral is an honest, amusing, and occasionally heartbreaking reminiscence of childhood, as well as a shining homage to her grandparents' dedication to each other, and to them.

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Praise For:

5.0 out of 5 stars       Wonderous, entertaining, and strong storytelling

          Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2024 Anonymous

"So much happened to these wonderful characters. Their growth & changes 

made perfect sense. This is a book that I will read more than once."

Survivor Times Two: A Poetic Memoir of Suicide and Divorce by Devi Nina Bingham, MH-Winner of the 2024 5-Star Award!

 

Winner of the Reader's Favorite 5-Star Award!

"In Survivor Times Two: A Poetic Memoir of Suicide and Divorce," Devi Nina dissects the stages of grief, showing how bereavement doesn’t affect just one person but also loved ones. Uniquely written, it will capture the attention of readers right away. The poems are an excellent way of showing what people go through, and also indicate the importance of writing our feelings down to help process them. This thought-provoking work also addresses stereotypes about grief, and how loved ones can support grievers. This is an excellent book, and I look forward to reading something else about mental health issues by this author. 5 stars!"-Reviewed by Frank Mutuma for Readers’ Favorite

"I truly couldn't stop reading once I started. Through each stage of Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance, "Survivor Times Two" invites the reader to experience the author's journey after her daughter's suicide and her marriage's collapse. Nina combines a raw, honest narrative with powerful poetic imagery to guide us through the five stages of grief. Despite the seemingly different nature of losing a daughter and divorcing a spouse, Bingham proves that loss and healing come in many forms. Really powerful." -James LaVeck, Life After Losses, Moving Past Grief, and Grief Recovery for Adults

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