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DOUBLE CROSSED AND UNRAVELED Kindle Edition

by KELSEY CARLEE (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 146 ratings
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This memoir recounts the relationships that a young Kelsey experienced, such as how her whole world got turned upside down when she met Howie. It touches on her complicated relationship with her mother, and how the love she developed for Cole nearly cost her life. The plot makes a full circle from when the author was younger to the adult version of herself, as she grieved the loss of her mother and had to look back at the past to be able to call things what they really were. This book chronicles the author's unraveling through poetry, letters, and recollection as an outlet to heal her past traumas. Double Crossed and Unraveled is for every survivor of neglect and abuse. It touches on domestic violence, PTSD, sexual assault, complicated grief, addiction, and recovery. It’s easy to get lost in this "riveting" story that's difficult to set down once you begin reading.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BRD34WDQ
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 29, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 931 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 488 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 146 ratings

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KELSEY CARLEE

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Kelsey Carlee is from the Seattle area. She unapologetically writes about her traumas with the intent of helping others by openly sharing her experiences.

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4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8 out of 5
146 global ratings
Purchased by my wife for her book club – thought provoking, disturbing and authentic.
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Purchased by my wife for her book club – thought provoking, disturbing and authentic.
A remarkable page turner, honest & serious. A true memoir of complicated relationships told thru poetry, letters and recollection. Touches on so many ailments in society today, in an honest format that truly wants healing.
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joshua lee
5.0 out of 5 stars A heartfelt dramatic masterpiece from start to finish
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2024
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A heartfelt dramatic masterpiece from start to finish. What an exciting story. Young Kelsey, traumatized by the loss of her mother goes through quite the sequence of events. To nearly dying from her boyfriend. To many twists and turns and overcoming life struggles. To try to make the best out of a series of unfortunate life circumstances. Highly recommend to anyone looking for an exciting, dramatic adventure. Lots of high and low points. Overall the author did a great job with this book. I thoughly enjoyed!
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Glenda
5.0 out of 5 stars A Brave Teen Memoir!
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2024
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I was not even through the first chapter, and I found I was personally invested in this young girl who had to be in her early teens when she was moved into a private catholic school where, at least it seemed to me, the world was turned upside down and Kelsey was a girl, all alone... I saw quickly that her parents seemed not to be really involved with her life. Yet, I also saw nonverbal signs that I knew were important... The major one that she had been allowed to start taking out the family car as soon as she got her license. All of her friends were jealous because their parents were not willing to do the same. Yet, even as Kelsey wrote, there was not once in her entire story that she ever referred to that vehicle as anything but "her parents car." I would say that even she was unsure exactly why she was being allowed to drive a car, even while she was in rehab for drug and alcohol abuse... Something was wrong! I wanted to stop reading the book right then and try to help...

But it only got worse. As things were happening faster, I could almost see Kelsey trying to slow things down--trying to prevent what she was being pulled into, perhaps because she was the only one that could drive??? I was afraid for her. I had a right to be. If you choose to read this book, please read it because you have a young teen for whom you are concerned. Parents and Grandparents especially. In my opinion, her grandparents acted in good faith when they sponsored her private schooling... But I can guarantee that they did NOT do any checking of references about the quality of the school and its teachers.

During the years that Kelsey was going through her teen years, getting deeper and deeper, once in a while her mother would text her that she was concerned that they were no longer as close as they once were... Remember she was in her teens... I can remember my mother, while waiting for me, wondering what I was doing for so long, she got out of the car and came to find me... Of course, I lied to her, hurrying from the restroom where I had run to, but I knew that I was just goofing off, flirting with a guy I was interested in... I had to be in my early 20s, but I knew not to cross my mother when, I knew, she was right to question... About the lying? I'll wager that every child in America had done that... What is the guidance we may remember--I sure do... but it sometimes takes time for it to sink in, doesn't it? When I was a child, I spoke and thought and reasoned as a child. But when I grew up, I put away childish things. --I Cor.

Now, I have to ask, what in the world would a mother be doing texting a young girl who is in rehab but living at home?! Why was Kelsey on her own so much, with a car, at 16, having just got her license, and thus, with little experience? When she was out driving and a tire had deflated, she wasn't even able to deal with it! I was fuming! In fact, I'm more mad now than before. While reading I was so involved in wanting to see something good happen! I think it is relevant, though, that there was little written about either of her parents or grandparents, other than the early reference that she was relocated into a new environment in which she was forced to face everything new, on her own... (She has written two other books, which I'll be reading. Given the quality of writing for this book, I'm confident that the things that confused me will be clarified...)

On the other hand, I hope that, because of its content, that parents will not "ban" the book... It is obviously one that will reveal what teen girls, and boys, are facing in today's world...Reading somebody else's experiences just could save another girl, or boy, from the same problems or mistakes... I was therefore very, very disappointed when, when Kelsey needed her most of all, her mother chose not to believe her daughter rather than two young men who were slick liars and conmen...and had just not only kidnapped her from her home, but again abused Kelsey... Please know that this book is not an easy read. However, it certainly is recommended. We all need to know that we are not alone in facing unimaginable issues--but can make it through them--ultimately stronger for the experience. A strong female who can stand on her own and, realize, no matter what, she can and should say No when she wants too! We must work to ensure that happens! I've already downloaded the two other books from this author. Her reviews are good; her bravery is outstanding!

I am so sick and tired of what is happening in America. Men who care nothing about anything but their own issues, their own power, are working to drag women back into times when they can exert pain and power over anybody, and use their lies to get away with even rape... We Must not let that happen! I've already downloaded the two other books from this author. Her reviews are good; her bravery is outstanding!

Plan to come back to spend time with Kelsey, Rory and me as we talk about the issues covered in Double Crossed where three women of different ages, explore their early years of becoming women. I was not surprised at what we found...Will you Be?

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Singclare Culpepper
4.0 out of 5 stars an interesting read
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2024
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This book memoir delves into the author's complex relationships, including The portrayal of trauma is authentic and honest make it emotional and heartfelt. Not really my cup of tea, but an interesting read.
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Venus
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2024
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I gave five stars just for the cover! But the book itself is also extremely well written and very vulnerable. Although I do find it a little weird that the trigger warning is at the end, there is a lot of stuff in here that definitely needs to be UNRAVELED.

If you are a fan of poetry or the literary genre, this is a great choice. And I’m pretty sure the cover is the authors own art. So extra kudos for that.
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Aspen
5.0 out of 5 stars Portrayal of survival and redemption.
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2024
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"DOUBLE CROSSED AND UNRAVELED" is a gripping and raw memoir that delves into the author's complex relationships and the traumas she endured. It's a heartfelt and authentic portrayal of survival and redemption. While it may contain triggers for some readers, it's a courageous journey of healing and self-discovery. Kudos to the author for sharing her story with vulnerability and honesty.
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Sharon Thompson
5.0 out of 5 stars Heart rending
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2023
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This book has the ability to tear up your heart. It's quite beautiful and soulful. It's a little hard to get through but only because it talks about real struggles and personal troubles of the author, but it's raw and real.
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Gabriela
5.0 out of 5 stars a window into the eyes of recovery from substance abuse and codependence
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2023
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The authors writing was raw, emotional, and eye-opening. Recommended for anyone suffering from a life trauma struggling with a need for help.
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Miklo Heights
4.0 out of 5 stars Very meaty
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2023
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A bit of a familiar kind of story told but not one that loses its effect when its read. All the common issues of youth and the decisions you make along the way. The people you connect with when you should have avoided and the power that has over your mental health. The way that lack of mental health can even seep into your phsyical wellbeing and what it takes to work back against that.
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