Assessment:

Plot: This illustrated self-help book from Miller is simple and sweet. The messages are clear and concise, which fulfils its purpose, since it is intended to appeal to the inner-child of trauma and abuse survivors. Miller has taken her own experiences of overcoming trauma and has developed a series of books to support others like herself, and this is the most recent in the series. The reader, if familiar with childhood trauma, will likely find this quick read helpful, calming, and empowering.

Prose/Style: The book has intentionally straightforward verbiage. Occasionally the reader may feel that it is overly pandering to an audience that self-identifies (at least partially) as children, but this is also the intended readership. This will also likely give solace to readers who have strong attachments to their inner children.

Originality: The uncomplicated, childlike tone, accompanied with the reassuring illustrations make for a unique book that addresses an often overlooked phenomenon. Miller has presented a specific audience with a helpful tool that will likely calm worries in distraught minds.

Character Development/Execution: Miller has put together an effective book that can be used in specific circumstances to heal painful minds. The pictures are pleasant, and the text is clear and comforting.

Date Submitted: October 06, 2021