What is the book about?
Relatively soon after losing her father after a year long cancer battle, the author’s mother died unexpectedly as well, leaving her drowning in grief. An unresolved childhood trauma was still making an impact as well. After a 20 year career as a therapist, she found herself on the other side of the clipboard, checking into a rehab facility where she received the needed care to allow her to return to her life as a therapist, mother and wife.

What did I think of the book?
As the oldest child of two aging parents, and growing up in the same era as the author, I completely related to her story. Parenting was different then, and we’re in a whole new world now of therapy and talking about feelings and awareness of trauma and the impact it plays on not only our present but our future.

Who may enjoy this book?
Anyone interested in personal stories of loss. It’s definitely on the heavier side, not necessarily one I’d toss in a beach bag but it definitely tells a story that is very universal to the human experience.

End of the Hour, a Therapist’s Memoir, shows us that no one is immune to effects of trauma and grief, not even psychology professionals. After the loss of both of her parents, Meghan Riordan Jarvis discovers that she is experiencing difficulty dealing with her grief. She embarks on a journey of healing by checking herself into a treatment center that she has recommended before to her own patients. She has transferred roles from therapist to patient. It is an honest account of her experience and journey to healing. It really shows you that you never know what someone has experienced or is experiencing. It was honest, realistic, and raw. I admire her ability to be vulnerable. Thank you the publisher and NetGalley for the advance review copy in exchange for my honest review.

A very raw look at grief and how even those who are trained to help- sometimes need help themselves. This was an intense book as we travel on her road to recovery and it was not quick and easy. It was a reminder that not everyone has the answers, even those trained to know it all. I give the author a lot of credit for writing about this difficult experience in such a clear and beautiful way without sugarcoating how hard it was. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This book was such a gift to read and hear the author experience all of her grief. The author loved to keep people happy and avoided risk. The author lost her father and then her mother. She checks into a trauma facility and gets the help she needs. The book lets you know that it is ok to grieve and that life will go on. A must read for 2023

This was my kind of book! Not only were certain details earily similar to my own life but crafted in a way that that hooked me from the beginning. Excellent writing, very engaging, incredibly vulnerable and insightful. It had a great blend of the personal story along with tidbits about trauma therapy. I am truly amazed at the strength and courage it took to be this honest with very personal experiences. She doesn't whitewash anything. It really made me ponder about my self care and accepting help from others.

This book is a must read for those who like authentic, raw and deep dives into the human experience. .

End of the Hour, a memoir by trauma therapist Megan Riordan Jarvis, is a raw look at her experience with grief and healing after the loss of her parents. I appreciate the vulnerability of Megan to share her very personal childhood and adult experiences of trauma, rejection, and pain that are covered in these pages. While I find rating a memoir a difficult task, as it is not my experience to judge, I have no problem giving this book high ranks because I feel the connections she makes between childhood experiences of loss and how it shapes us into our adult selves is something I can personally relate to, and others will as well. I appreciate you sharing your story and I think you open a door for others to reflect on theirs as well. Thank you to Zibby Books and NetGalley for an advanced digital copy of this book, all opinions are my own.

This has to be one of the best books about complex grief that I've come across. I read a lot about the subject but found Meghan's account of her healing so well-written and honest that it sucked me in. I finished the book in under 24 hours. She didn't force anything on us. Even though she's a therapist, she never wrote about knowing more than anyone else about grief, feelings, and treatment. She is simply human, like all of us. That came through so strongly in her memoir. I plan to share this book with others close to me who could relate to the death of both parents. Meghan is brave and courageous; I'm so happy this book exists. Thanks to NetGalley and Zibby Books for the ARC. All opinions are my own. Five stars.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing this book in exchange for an honest review.
Everyone handles grief in different ways and as a therapist, the author has probably seen a wide variety. For her own personal grief, among other things, she blames herself for her mother's death even though it was not at all her fault. It seems the traumas she had growing up and then the death of her parents snowballed and even though she's a well trained therapist, it's not something most people can get through on their own. She tells her story with emotion and honesty.

There are two audiences for End of the Hour: those who have suffered a trauma; and those who have not but who care about people who have. I fall into the latter camp. Riordan Jarvis writes beautifully about her losses and about the trauma informed practice she developed, and then ultimately the tools and therapeutic approaches she needed to regain her equilibrium. I found the book informative and moving; others may find it comforting and reassuring. Highly recommended for readers of memoirs, and for those seeking to understand the impact of trauma and how to help either oneself or others. Thank you Zibby Books and NetGalley for the ARC.