Praise for On the Ledge
“. . . Riveting. . . . a tale of love, loss, and taking responsibility for one's actions. In the end, Turner honors the ties that bind while simultaneously celebrating their transcendence—a powerful and emotionally resonant trajectory.”
—Rain Taxi Review of Books
“. . . a refreshing, engaging, entertaining debut with a thread of hope woven throughout that echoes at the end.”
—DOROTHY PRICE | STORYCIRCLE BOOK REVIEWS
“. . . an intriguing memoir . . . of self-discovery that many readers will find relatable. . . . A frank and engaging portrait of one family's struggles with mental illness.”
—KIRKUS REVIEWS
“This remarkable story of a woman's journey toward healing after a random, shocking accident takes us back in time into the home of an unusual family and the seminal event that shaped them all. In peeling back layers of trauma, and revisiting key moments from her past, Turner comes to a new understanding of what it means to be a daughter, a mother, a woman, and a seeker of truth. This is a riveting story of courage and redemption. And dare I say that parts of it are very, very funny?”
—HOPE EDELMAN | #1 New York Times best-selling author of Motherless Daughters and The AfterGrief
“Amy Turner has laid bare her own life, and that of her family, in ways that are alternately heartbreaking, poignant, and transcendent. With a novelist's skill in terms of interweaving time and theme, and with breathtaking prose, she viscerally conveys the legacy of shame, silence, and grit that comprises her journey to ultimate understanding, forgiveness, and self-revelation. A must-read for anyone interested in families, mental health, and sheer humanity.”
—STEPHEN P. HINSHAW | professor and author of Another Kind of Madness: A Journey through the Stigma and Hope of Mental Illness
What Readers Are Saying
I just love how Turner expresses herself in this book . . . She captures the human spirit in her poetic prose. Truly deserving five-stars!
Gud Reader
Goodreads
I am giving On the Ledge five plus stars. Amy Turner is a masterful storyteller. I would love to read more by her in the future.
Amybooksy
Looks, Hooks, and Books
On the Ledge . . . is a memoir that will touch readers’ hearts. The story of one woman’s fight to return to health, both mental and physical, this memoir is a story of personal triumph and forgiveness. . . . I highly recommend it!
Suzie Mumba
My Tangled Skeins Book Reviews
On the Ledge . . . is nothing short of masterful. . . .I was pulled in from the very first page…
Bookgirl86
Goodreads
On the Ledge is a memoir that is well worth your time and adding to your TBR list! . . . Refreshing and thought-provoking . . . I couldn’t put this book down and finished it in one day. I deeply admire Turner’s resilience and appreciate her sharing her story with readers everywhere.
Teddy Rose
Barnes & Noble
Heartbreaking and heartwarming. You will not be able to put it down. . .
Cathryn C. Palmieri
Amazon
This book is very well written and I admire the author’s honesty about all that she and her family faced. I was totally engaged in the story and did not want to put the book down.
Sherrie Howey
Goodreads
I didn’t want to put this book down until I read the last word.