Not My Circus
Triumph Over Abuse, Trauma & Family Secrets - A Journey to Self-Love, Pride and Remarkable Resilience
by Delicia Niami
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Pub Date Aug 01 2024 | Archive Date Oct 22 2024
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Description
When life throws you under the bus, how do you find the strength to stand back up?
In Not My Circus, the author shares her extraordinary story of resilience amidst unimaginable adversity. From drug abuse and sexual trauma to homicide, she recounts her harrowing coming-of-age experiences in gritty detail. This powerful memoir will take you on a rollercoaster ride through the author's traumatic teenage and young adult years. You'll venture into the vibrant nightlife of West Hollywood, with all its temptation and danger in the height of the AIDS epidemic. You'll experience the terror of being raped and the frustration of seeking justice. But most importantly, you'll witness the incredible courage and perseverance of a woman determined to heal.
While the events are chilling, the message is inspiring—no matter how much life tries to knock you down, you can choose to stand back up. Through the author's journey of self-discovery, you'll learn that true strength comes from within. Raw, real, and impossible to put down, Not My Circus is a testament to the human capacity for resilience. If you're ready to be moved by one woman's unbelievable story of finding light in the darkness, then this book is for you.
A Note From the Publisher
Paperback ISBN: 9781647048020
Hardcover ISBN: 9781647048037
eBook ISBN: 9781647048044
Paperback ISBN: 9781647048020
Hardcover ISBN: 9781647048037
Advance Praise
Not My Circus
By Delicia Niami
ResilientAF, $15.99, 280 pages, Format: eBook
Star Rating: 5 / 5
Los Angeles City Book Review
In Not My Circus, Delicia Niami recounts her life experiences from teenagehood to adulthood. Delicia grew up with an absent father, a mother who worked long hours to provide, and a strained relationship with her older brothers. She suffered sexual abuse from a young age and was exposed to drugs and alcohol as a young adult. Delicia left home after high school and explored her freedom.
She found roommates and friends, worked multiple jobs, pursued higher education, and supported the gay rights movement. In this memoir, we learn of her battle with addiction, health challenges, dating history, family crisis, and the murder of her mother. Through the pages of the book, readers can follow her healing journey and be inspired by her story.
Delicia's story is touching and hypnotic. It got to a point when I didn't know what to expect anymore and I had to brace myself for the next pages. As the story continued to unfold, all I could think of was that I'm grateful she survived it all. Delicia Niami is a strong woman; despite everything she has been through, she continues to persevere and make the best use of the gift of life. When I read about her mother's murder, I cried because no one deserves to go through what she experienced.
It's unfortunate that in most of the memoirs I've read, the women have experienced sexual abuse, and it's usually by people they trust. Most of the abusers go scot-free either as a result of the incident not being reported due to shame or the law enforcement officers not pursuing the case. In Delicia's case, she was still blamed for being raped because she was inebriated. However, I'm glad she went through the healing process and realized everything that happened to her was not her fault.
Although Delicia is not perfect, I love her personality. She strikes me as a diligent employee, a great friend and companion, humorous in nature, and an adventurer. I enjoyed reading about her travels and the many friends she has made in her lifetime. As I continued reading the book, I prayed she would find the utmost happiness and even meet someone who loved her wholeheartedly. From this book, I learned that we often assume that family will always be there for us, but in some cases, they may be the ones who cause us pain. Sometimes a stranger can become the savior we end up needing during difficult times.
This was an intriguing story. Delicia is a special woman, and I want to commend her for sharing her story. Not My Circus by Delicia Niami is a memoir I won't forget for a long time.
Reviewed by Maria Yinks
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Available Editions
EDITION | Paperback |
ISBN | 9781647048020 |
PRICE | $15.99 (USD) |
PAGES | 260 |