Nightbird delves unflinchingly into the complex dynamics of revenge suicide in the context of abusive relationships, laying bare the manipulative tactics and emotional toll they inflict. The author’s honesty about her own upbringing, her missteps, and self-blame makes her story relatable and deeply moving. It is a testament to the idea that we are ‘in the process of re-authoring our lives,’ as the author undergoes her own transformation from a person shaped by trauma to a compassionate healer. T...

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Shavaun Scott


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RELEASE DATE: April 14, 2025

A disturbing, poignant, informative, and ultimately triumphant remembrance.
Scott offers a memoir that explores the dynamics and repercussions of suicide and reflects on a history of trauma and troub...

Reviewed by Amy RoostNightbird by Shavaun Scott (Pierian Springs Press; 2025) is a coming-of-age memoir focusing on a psychotherapist’s own psychological development as well as her self-discovery, and adaptation to the world. It is a story full of heart and doesn’t require a degree in psychology to understand. Short chapters make for quick pacing. The linear structure beginning in her childhood and taking us through memories of her life, both personal and professional gives this memoir more the...