This book is classed as a biography/memoir and poetry which is a rather unique concept to pull off in a book. I feel like Sister Sharon Hunter did rather well at working the two different genres together, but this is definitely a poetry book versus a memoir.
The way that the Sister allowed her faith to infuse her work in different ways depending on the stage of her life was compelling.
Another excellent part of the book was the artwork that denoted the different sections of the book. They reminding me of melted wax artwork on display - absolutely stunning.

Addiction. Depression. Grief. Abusive marriage. Then redemption, ending in “Light and Truth. FOREVER.”

This slim volume of poems required several days of reading. I had to pause frequently. I was so touched by Little Children of Adult Alcoholics, the children are “like cotton swabs mopping up a mud puddle.” I was horrified by the title Poem “To Shatter Glass.”

Thanks to Paraclete Press, Iron Pen and Netgalley for this sobering read.

This book of poetry hit me emotionally. There was parts I deeply connected with and made me think of past experiences. I enjoyed this so much! 5* rating from me.

Thank you to NetGalley for a free eARC copy of this book, in exchange for my honest review.

"To Shatter Glass" is beautiful. As someone with PTSD, I felt the pain and remembered the experiences. I also felt the hope and healing of the last bit of the book. Sharon has done so much healing to be able to write this poetry!

As an educator, I would suggest to undergraduate levels for psych, sociology, and religious studies.

I tried reading this but couldn't get into it, which is unfortunate, because I loved the cover imagery. However, I might give it another try when the physical copy comes out.

To Shatter Glass was an amazing collection of poetry. If you are religious you definitely will enjoy this collection because it does reference the bible and God in some ways. Otherwise though, the descriptive language and rhyme scheme was really enjoyable. In fact I have actually read this collection twice before I wrote this review. For those who have been through trauma this is a calming collection! I highly recommend this collection all the way around!

Another great poetry book added to my reading shelf. It was so easy to connect to the topics being written about and it was such a beautifully written book. Absolutely incredible.

Thank you for the e-arc!
*4.5/5 stars*
This book is a collection of beautiful poems.
The writing is loving and this is a quick read.
This read can also be a bit emotional, which I expected going into this book.

Thank you for allowing me to review this book NetGalley.

I loved this collection of poems. Though a lot of it was quite painful, it was very relatable. My favorites were Et Invisibilium &
Litany of Know. I found myself in those poems. You know it’s good when you feel all sorts of emotions from a Poem, book and that’s what happened here. If you’re a lover of poetry like I am I highly recommend this collection.

Thank you Netgalley for the arc and I am glad for this beautiful collection of poems. I loved every line and prose, it's so relatable, poetic and memorable.

The News Is Now Your Life
You hear it daily on the news.
Murder in the first degree
or perhaps the second.
Third or fourth,
what does it matter?
One murder. Multiple victims.
One dies, one lives, all suffer.
Murder is neither justifiable
nor rectifiable.
No further act fulfills the rage
of those left behind.

This is my favorite poem from this book. Enjoy!!!

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Awesome collection.
To Shatter Glass is essentially a memoir in poetic form, tracing seventy years of struggle and experience. In her early thirties, at the end of an abusive and childless marriage, Sister Sharon Hunter entered a modern convent. Neither sheltered nor immune from reality, she confronted demons of the past and trauma brought with her, unresolved and in need of healing. Her collection obliterates a common belief that men and women enter religious orders to escape life. Its fifty-six poems vary in style and capture the heart and imagination of those searching for straight answers to difficult questions. It touches on the need to know ourselves, to accept our humanity as defined by God, and to strive toward reconciliation through self-examination and forgiveness.
Thanks to NetGalley and Publisher for giving me an advanced copy.

To Shatter Glass
Poems
by Sister Sharon Hunter, CJ
Paraclete Press
Iron Pen
Biographies & Memoirs | Christian | Poetry
Pub Date 21 Sep 2021



I am reviewing a copy of To Shatter Glass through Paracalete Press/Iron Pen and Netgalley:


To Shattered Glass is at its essence a memoir in poetic form. It covers seventy years of struggle and experience. When she was in her early thirties and at the end of an abusive child.see marriage Sister Sharon Hunter entered a modern convent. Neither sheltered nor immune from reality, she confronted demons of the past and trauma brought with her, unresolved and in need of healing. Her collection obliterates a common belief that men and women enter religious orders to escape life. Its fifty-six poems vary in style and capture the heart and imagination of those searching for straight answers to difficult questions. This collection of poetry touches on the need to know ourselves, to accept our humanity as defined by God, and to strive toward reconciliation through self-examination and forgiveness.



To Shatter Glass is an invitation to wholeness for those scarred by family alcoholism. It is written for the quiet and sensitive buried by depression, and for those who may be too afraid to expose their wounds. It is for anyone who has experienced betrayal or the loss of a loved one through tragic circumstances.



I give To Shatter Glass five out of five stars!


Happy Reading!