"I opened this book thinking, Eh, I'm a little bit of a people pleaser, sure. By the end, so much of my life and my choices had been explained to me in the most graceful, non-shameful way. I can't recommend Clayton's walk through the fawn response enough. It's educational, yes, but if you've ever been ashamed of how you handle conflict, this is a very healing read."
"This is a riveting memoir about the unraveling of a marriage during the early days of COVID. It's shocking, it's revealing, it's thought-provoking. In short, it's a really excellent read. I read it in two nights; I could not put it down."
"Based on the long-buried history of the 'American Plan,' the book follows young women in 1940s North Carolina who are arrested and institutionalized simply for being deemed 'promiscuous.' The story is told through the perspectives of three different women, all captivating. This left me feeling both heartbroken and galvanized."
Four books are recommended for reading lists. Clayton's work explores the fawn response and people-pleasing behaviors, offering educational and healing insights into conflict handling. A memoir chronicles a marriage's dissolution during early COVID lockdowns with shocking and thought-provoking revelations. Donna Everhart's historical fiction examines the 'American Plan,' following three women institutionalized in 1940s North Carolina for perceived promiscuity, combining meticulous research with character development. A small-town romance features Charlie and Grayson, two relationship-phobic characters who meet at a lodge and develop undeniable chemistry despite their emotional barriers.
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