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The Monster That Ate My Mommy Paperback – September 8, 2017

by Jessica Aiken-Hall (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 117 ratings
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Mothers are supposed to love their children unconditionally, but what if they can’t? “Your own mother doesn’t love you—what makes you think anyone else will?” These words haunted the author and affected every decision she made. If she wasn’t good enough for her mother’s love, what was she worthy of?

In The Monster That Ate My Mommy, Jessica Aiken-Hall takes the reader on her quest to find love and uncover the root of her suffering. In this courageous memoir, we learn the importance of love and belonging, and the price paid when it’s out of reach.


“This is one of the most moving and brave memoirs I have ever read—on par with The Liar’s Club (Mary Karr) and The Glass Castle (Jeannette Walls). I was sucked in from the first sentence and remained riveted throughout. Aiken-Hall’s raw exploration and recounting of highly traumatic life events is tempered with the gentleness of hope and the strength of perseverance. This is a book of extreme importance in the canon of women’s memoir. Read it for the compelling story of survival: savor it for its lessons of grace and resilience.” —Sarah Felix Burns author of Jackfish, The Vanishing Village

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Honorable Mention from Readers' Favorite International Book Awards Review Rating: 5 Stars Reviewed By Viga Boland for Readers' Favorite
When it comes to memoirs, there's one thing writers need to remember: people love happy endings, especially when the writer's life has been filled with struggle and heartache, as was Jessica Aiken-Hall's life in The Monster That Ate My Mommy. That monster nearly finished off Jessica too as she spent the years from early childhood into adulthood searching, in all the wrong places and with the wrong people, for the love she wasn't getting from her mother.

Typical of abused children, Jessica was desperately lonely and desperate for love. The only person through most of those years who showed her true love was her grandma. But Gram's love wasn't enough to sustain Jessica. She hooked up with several men, even when her gut told her it wasn't a good idea, because her mother's rejection made her doubt that she was worthy of love. She made a lot of bad choices and decisions along the way. But ultimately, as readers of Jessica's story hope, Jessica finds the strength she needs inside herself as she raises her three children, and life finally brings the right person her way. Today, Jessica Aiken-Hall is a social worker and Reiki master, focused on helping others heal as she did. This is the happy ending readers look for in memoirs.

The Monster That Ate My Mommy by Jessica Aiken-Hall is an easy to read book in terms of language and style, but may be triggering for others who have suffered domestic, sexual or physical abuse. But we need books like this, written by those who understand what it's like to feel unloved and unworthy through no fault of their own. Jessica Aiken-Hall was one of those. The Monster That Ate My Mommy should enjoy a wide readership as there are so many others who will identify with Jessica and her story.

About the Author

Jessica Aiken-Hall lives in New Hampshire with her three children, three dogs and her fiancé. She is a graduate of Springfield College, with a Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling. She is a Reiki Master, focusing her attention on healing. As a social worker, she uses her life experience to help others in their time of need.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Moonlit Madness Press; 1st edition (September 8, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 306 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0999365673
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0999365670
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.77 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 117 ratings

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Jessica Aiken-Hall, author of her award-winning memoir, The Monster That Ate My Mommy lives in New Hampshire with her husband, three children, and three dogs. She is a survivor of child abuse and domestic violence and is a fierce advocate. Her mission is to help others share their story.

She has a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling, with over a decade of experience as a social worker. She is also a Reiki Master and focuses her attention on healing.

When she is not writing, she enjoys listening to Tom Petty, walking along the beach, looking at the moon, and watching murder shows.

To stay connected with Jessica you can follow her at www.facebook.com/aikenhallauthor and

www.jessicaaikenhall.com

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“The Monster That Ate My Mommy” byJessica Aiken-Hall!After meeting Jessica and discovering she had found th strength to confront her past on the Dr Phil show, I first watched the video and got to view first hand what true strength and Grace under Fire truly is. I had to immediately purchase the Kindle version and read her deep renderings of the fires of hell she walked through. My survival experiences pale in comparison yet have brought us closer and more relatable as friends and Co workers.I sat down to read Jessica’s book and was hooked. I Had to put my “do not disturb” sign out and read it cover to cover. I’m now beginning my second reading. What a compelling story of her life struggles and the amazing power of her healing mind. You will also be captivated.It’s not a journey I can explain to you it is one you must read for yourself.I had a few inklings of flashbacks but again realized just how uniquely strong this survivor is.I love when one of our local friends publish and are successful!!! Great job Jessica!! Congratulations on your Book Awad!!Amazon Product Description:Mothers are supposed to love their children unconditionally, but what if they can’t? In The Monster That Ate My Mommy, Jessica Aiken-Hall takes the reader on her quest to find love and uncover the root of her suffering. In this courageous memoir, we learn the importance of love and belonging, and the price paid when it’s out of reach.
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Ghya Ramirez
5.0 out of 5 stars powerful and healing
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2024
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this book was very helpful for me. I never thought that I would relate so closely to the author and in reading her story I was able to he’s my own. I highly recommend this book and don’t be surprised if you find yourself healing a bit as well!
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Rachel Moss
5.0 out of 5 stars An incredible read!
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This memoir absolutely broke my heart! Some of this was triggering so be warned. I was in tears throughout the whole book. The trials and pain this author went through is just unbelievable to me. I honestly couldn't put this book down even though my heart was begging me to because it was very difficult to read. No one should have to go through what this author went through. This is a book I think everyone should read at least one time in their life. It was sad, and heartbreaking, and pitiful and absolutely beautiful to see how successful she became. She has got an amazing story and I'm so glad she decided to share it with us all. Thank you so much Jessica Aiken-Hall!
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Vic L.
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring!
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2017
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An inspiring testament to the resiliency of the human spirit! Without the author's explicit sharing of intimate details of the horrifying effects on her of both "love withheld" and "love given and abused", we could not really put ourself in her shoes - which this book accomplishes with excellence. From the first pages you will find yourself rooting for "our heroine", alas, much to no avail through the majority of the book. With respect to the author's purpose for the ending's effect, I will only say that the last part of the book contains lessons for us all. NOTE: This should be mandatory reading for anyone out there seriously questioning whether or not they have what it takes to be a parent!
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JGW
5.0 out of 5 stars Must-Read for Anyone in the Human Services Field
Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2017
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I read this entire book in one evening because I could not put it down. The accounts of the author give the reader an insight of the mindset that can develop when one's life is continuous chaos and abuse from infancy to adulthood. The story is compelling not only because of the author's extraordinary suffering and resilience but because of her honest, wistful, and engaging writing voice. You feel her vulnerability and strength in each chapter. I think this book is a "must read" for anyone in the Human Services field. It is a truly a book that makes you feel changed after you have read it.
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ShannonLovesBooks
4.0 out of 5 stars From the first page to the very last page is so very heartbreaking and unbelievably sad. This story made me want to hug my ...
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2017
This book. From the first page to the very last page is so very heartbreaking and unbelievably sad. This story made me want to hug my own children and go adopt one or two others. How does one get over a book like this, much less a person actually live and survive this!? This book will be with me for quite some time
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This story was perfectly written even if Jessie had the worst life ever. I experienced many feelings while reading it, mostly sadness and anger. Books that talk about those taboo subjects, like mental health, really are doing the public a great service by getting the word out.
One thing for sure is that you do not want to read this book at work or where other people will ask you why you’re crying. Jessica went through many situations that added to her depression and confusion but luckily she had her Grammy to keep her going.

As if reading this book wasn’t hard enough, writing this review and finding out the author actually lived this life is even worse.
I would be very interested in seeing what else this author can write. My recommendation comes with a warning. This book has scenes that may be triggers for those that have also experienced abuse. Read with caution.
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Donna
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read!
Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2017
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I loved this book! Everyone can learn from this memoir whether you are a victim, abuser, bystander, or someone who has never known of nor dealt with an abusive situation. My heart goes out to the author as I am reminded that we think we know people but we really don't know what goes on when we're not there to see. This book had me in tears!
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Bstormann
5.0 out of 5 stars Must read for those who like memoirs!
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2017
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Well written story of the author's journey through a difficult childhood and adult life. From the beginning to the end, you never stop rooting for the small child to find the validation she needs. Jessica draws the reader into her story and makes you laugh, cry, and hope for a happy ending. Excellent book!
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M. Ziegler
3.0 out of 5 stars A 3 star memoir
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2018
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The Monster That Ate My Mommy: A Memoir by Jessica Aiken-Hall

Jessica Aiken-Hall’s memoir was an honest detailed telling of her complicated and painful life. As a licensed social worker, her experiences were touching and serve as a reminder of why myself and my colleagues felt drawn to this field. I am always on the lookout for books that are honest and good descriptions of mental illness, abuse, neglect, and family dysfunction that I can recommend to others in order to enhance their understanding of the hidden secrets both children and adults take on and how those things change them forever.

This memoir covered several years of the author’s life, which I found very informative, but also feel that the writing itself and the author’s attempt to fit her life experiences into one story may have added to my reason for giving this memoir a 3 star rating. I have great respect and my heart hurts for the author and her family. I just wish this book could’ve expressed all that she felt and experienced in a way that I felt even more fully invested in their lives from the beginning. The writing style almost had me needing to remind myself that this was a memoir and not a fictional story. I felt the strongest emotions in the second half of the book, especially when it came to Gram. This book covered many years and many experiences that I believe will help some readers see the reality of mental illness and abuse, as well as how early childhood experiences and those later in life all intertwine to impact choices people make in their lives.
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NewBeginnings5
5.0 out of 5 stars A Difficult Read
Reviewed in Canada on November 19, 2018
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The Monster That Ate My Mommy by Jessica Aikens-Hall was a tough book for me to read. It isn't the usual type of book I'd read, but I applaud the author for her bravery in sharing a story I believe others may find healing in.
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