At just nine years old, Bonnie discovered the complexities of her family’s dynamics—her father’s transition, her mother's emotional distance. No one would have guessed.
Like dark coffee grinds, Bonnie takes you through her unvarnished childhood journey to understanding the resilience we all carry inside.
Why does it matter? Our parents are human, perfectly imperfect, and sometimes they just can't be what we need. And we find our way. Each of us has a powerful journey of lessons learned.
best-selling author of Left, bares her soul in a raw, unflinching memoir.
bonnie thompson
Once you start reading Left, you will have a hard time putting it down.
My promise
Karen Elizabeth Lee
Bonnie's story is almost unbelievable yet every word is true. She endured so many hurts, challenges, and disappointments yet was able to go to university and is a successful business woman today. One of the most challenging memoirs I have ever read. Her success in life is totally up to her intelligence and perseverance.
An upbringing almost too challenging to believe
Happy customer
This book was definitely worth the read. You get so engrossed in the story you don’t even notice the pages turning. Desperately hoping for someone to notice Bonnie, but as circumstances would have it, she was invisible. She was left to survive anyway she knew how. Left to parent her emotionally unreachable parents. Left to create a path of her own. Left, determined to live life.
It left you thinking of all the other Bonnie’s that go unnoticed. Empowering us to be present, to pay attention to those around us so no more Bonnie’s go through life invisible. Thank you Bonnie for having the courage to share your story with the world.
“Left” - was it Right?
amazon Customer
Bonnie Thompson’s Left is a profoundly moving and unforgettable memoir. Her bravery in sharing such an intimate journey is remarkable. Her genuine voice makes you feel as if you’re walking beside her through every moment. I often wanted to reach out and hug her or hold her hand. Her story is one of resilience and humanity that will leave you reflecting long after you close her book.
P.S I bought the Kindle version and read it in two nights and then had to buy the book! The book is gorgeous! It is now on a shelf tucked tightly between my other beloved books!
Raw, honest, and deeply moving...
I'm an artist, writer, a coach, and mom to an Olde English Bulldogge that thinks he is a little pony.
I am forthright about all things and understand the beautiful parts of life. I’m a dark brew coffee.
I know and share a lot of practical things about resilience and how hard it can be. You can really feel stuck in the mud while you're being resilient.
And I am pretty sure that cinnamon buns are my soul mate.
What matters to me: courage. Wherever you go, bring yourself first.
I’m a Dynamic Blend of Honesty, Curiosity, and Adaptability.
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Everyone has their own dreams, their own struggles, and a different path that makes sense for you. You are you, for a reason.
Bring YOU along. Sometimes when life gets tough, we forget this. We leave ourselves behind.
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You’re an original, like a great cup of home brew coffee.
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