Jessica's Journal: A Book of Poetry

Therapy

by Kathryn Perez

While Jessica endured the torment of bullying and the painful isolation of depression, she used self-harm as a form of control in her very out-of-control world. But that wasn’t her only form of release. Her journal was another form of escape, the one place she could always be herself.

While reading Jessica’s poetry you can follow her journey down the path of pain, sadness, love, loss, THERAPY, and, ultimately, healing.

*This is a book of poetry, not a novel, and includes THERAPY Extras. Readers of the novel THERAPY are sure to love this companion.
*BONUS MATERIAL INCLUDES: A collection of favorite THERAPY quotes and an excerpt from THERAPY Ever After, the continuation of Jessica's story that will release later in 2014.

Genres: Poetry, Young Adult, Mental Health, New Adult

82 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 4, 2014

Reviews

[Christy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jessica’s Journal is a book of poetry from Jessica, the main character in Therapy. The poetry was beautiful and I really enjoyed trying to place the poems with scenes from the original book. A short yet meaningful read. Highly recommended for anyone who has read Therapy.

[Jen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great additional book to "Therapy" by Kathryn Perez. My favorite poem and quote are:

THERAPY

Pain and hurt
They move quickly inside you
Stripping away layers of self-worth
Crashing through your thoughts
Rearranging your ideas
Sifting through your soul
Dragging you along
Love and hope
They take their time
Tip-toeing through your mind
Rethreading the frayed edges of time

Giving you signs
Love will always show up
It wants in
Open the window to your heart
Let. It. In.
Love will see you
It saw me
I see it too
Self-love
It’s my THERAPY

“Everyone needs a little therapy at one point or another in their life.” –Jessica

[Rehan Abd Jamil · Rating 4 out of 5]

Because outside the lines we belong always together.. beautiful words!

[Jenni · Rating 5 out of 5]

Needing you
Wanting you
Wishing we could delete the space keeping us apart

To be honest I'm not one for poetry but only because half the time I don't understand it. But because I read Therapy (and loved it) I had to read Jessica's Journal. I enjoyed the poems in Therapy because well they were beautiful and of course I got them, so I couldn't wait to see what other ones Kathryn Perez had up her sleeve. I know she was nervous about publishing this but I am so happy she did it. The poems were beautiful and a real treat! Writing is certainly her a great gift of hers.

Two bodies coloring outside the lines
Breaking all the rules
Your push and my pull

At the end there was also the nice surprise of a tease for Therapy Ever After...uggg August is too far away.

[JC82 · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a beautiful compliment to an already amazing book. Jessica's Journal gives us even more of an inside look at all the emotions that Jessica goes through in Therapy. It was amazing to be able to tie the events in the book with the poetry, it was so clear how the poems matched the sequence of events in the book and I loved how real all the feelings came across. This was such a touching addition to the Therapy story. Jessica's poetry was one of her very few outlets during the book and it was moving to see all of the poetry in it entirety, I couldn't pick a favorite they were all so raw and heart-felt. I really loved Bully though, I think that one really gripped my heartstrings. Another fantastic job by Perez!!

[Serena · Rating 5 out of 5]

I felt fuzzies all over . I enjoyed reading and rereading the end of the book like OMG ..I so cant wait until the next series of the next book . I can read and read it and not get bored , I loved every part of this wonderful poetry . So well written and I give it a five star rating . Love your work Kathryn !!

[Tammi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love the poems and the quotes in this book, her words are almost lyrical and smooth as water but you will feel them in your bones. I read it just about every day, I am a poetry addict as I have been writing poetry since I learned how to hold a pencil and the poems in this book are absolutely amazing.

[Mollie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm loving these poems! I may only be 1/4 done, but I will give this 5 stars.
April is poetry month and I recommend everyone read these beautiful pieces.
You don't have to read Therapy by Kathryn Perez in order to read these little gems. It's actually okay to read this first if you're planning on giving Therapy a shot. It would be a great intro!

April is here! Read poetry!

[Tera · Rating 4 out of 5]

Poetry is not typically my thing, but I loved therapy, so I had to give this a try. Poems are so often open for interpretation that they are hard for me to follow, but having read therapy first and really getting to know Jessica's character made this book so much more enjoyable. The poems really are beautifully written... and now I'm ridiculously excited for therapy ever after.

[Angelina · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Jessica's journal. The words are simply beautiful, full of emotions that makes you feel. I can say that I really love poetry and this book is one simply amazing. I cant wait to read the next chapter of her life.

[Aletheia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like this poetry book so much albeit some of them were sad. Some of them were relatable, too. And I love the quotes that she included from her book "Therapy", and because of that, I'm going to read that book because I think that I'll love it and it sounds interesting. :)

[Amanda White · Rating 5 out of 5]

Heartfelt

A great little collection of poems and quotes that are really really well written and touch your soul. I enjoyed the poems, the author was really good at expressing the emotional turmoil a lot of us has felt at times.

[Kerry Melton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved all the poetry in Jessica journal, this showed us how she felt about so many things that were going on in her life and things that she didn't understand what was wrong with her!

[Kara Pope · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jessica's Journal is a book of poems that Jessica from Therapy has written. If you've read Therapy, then you'll appreciate Jessica's Journal. Stunning, heart wrenching and just amazing!

[Cynthia · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is just a collection of poems that help translate Jess's thoughts and feelings from Therapy. Def.a book well worth having if you are a fan of Therapy as you also get a look into book 2 :)

[Amber Bennett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved all the deep dark poems. Touched my heart and soul so much. Would have loved to read a lot more.

[Sharee · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved the quotes and poems in Therapy and I loved that Kathryn Perez made a book of them and added more!!

[Gracie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yes, I write
Bleeding my words into the world
Words that empty me
Words complete me
Yes, I write
Because it’s me.

[Maui Rochell · Rating 5 out of 5]

For the love of poetry, I broke the rules and read this first before the novel itself. Jessica's poetry is substantial and emotional. I am excited to meet her and to read her story.

[Rita Latham · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love

Thank you for sharing your poetry... It's absolutely beautiful, riveting and poignant. Your words are a blessing. You are moving up in my favorite author scale:)

[Drishi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amazing.

[Claire, The Slow Reader · Rating 4 out of 5]

As someone who finds solace and inspiration in the art of poetry, diving into Kathryn Perez's "Jessica's Journal" was like embarking on a deeply personal journey through the raw emotions and innermost thoughts of the human experience.

Perez's collection is a poignant exploration of love, loss, resilience, and self-discovery, all conveyed through the lens of Jessica's introspective musings. From the opening pages, I was drawn into a world where every word felt like a whispered confession, baring the soul with unflinching honesty and vulnerability.

One of the standout qualities of "Jessica's Journal" is Perez's ability to capture the complexities of human relationships with such clarity and depth. Whether she's delving into the intoxicating highs of love or the crushing weight of heartbreak, each poem resonates with a sense of authenticity that is both haunting and cathartic.

What truly sets Perez's work apart is her masterful command of language and imagery. Her words dance across the page, painting vivid scenes and evoking powerful emotions with every stanza. From the gentle lilt of a lover's whisper to the jagged edges of a shattered heart, each poem is a masterclass in the art of storytelling through verse.

But perhaps the most striking aspect of "Jessica's Journal" is its universality. Despite being rooted in Jessica's personal experiences, the themes explored in these poems are timeless and universal. Whether you've experienced the euphoria of newfound love or the ache of longing for something lost, there is something in Perez's words that speaks to the depths of the human soul.

[Crimelpoint · Rating 2 out of 5]

Oczekiwałam od tej książki chyba czegoś innego. Tak naprawdę jest to zbiór poezji pisanej przez główną bohaterkę. Uważam, że taki dodatek powinien być zawarty na końcu pierwszej części, bo naprawdę nie potrzeba robić z tego osobnej pozycji.

Jeśli czytaliście Terapię, to nawet nie musicie sięgać po tę pozycję, bo bardzo mało wnosi ona do fabuły.

[Jessica Leigh · Rating 3 out of 5]

Was short!! I read it in an hour. Nothing to exciting

[Valerie]

I loved her poems. The hit me in the heart.

[Charlotte (novelsandteacups) · Rating 5 out of 5]

One word and that's beautiful. The words are simple yet so powerful, moving and full of emotion in each poem. Its hard to pick which one is my favourite. However I love how you can relate to them on a certain level, as well as the quotes. I think that's a great aspect for any writer is to have a connection with the reader, and Kathryn Perez has achieved that.

[Tamara Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

just want more cant wait to read more

[Celine · Rating 5 out of 5]

I need more!!!

[Vicky · Rating 5 out of 5]

loved it.... perfectly recaptures the book

[Faith · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some were intense... couldn't get into some tho.