I Know Why They Call a Shell a Shell [Kindle Edition]

Hayley Rose Horzepa (Author)

Book Description

Told through the lens of the sea, each of the book's five sections chronicle the main character's journey away from tumultuous love affairs by weaving stories of her past with stories from literature, music, and visual art of both modern and classical significance.

After nearly being murdered by a boyfriend, the main character promises herself that she will never let a man abuse her again. She figures that making this change, from dating abusive men to normal ones, should be as easy as flicking off a light switch, but soon finds that even after she's made the conscious decision to no longer involve herself in unhealthy relationships, the rest of her has yet to catch up with that thought. Still caught up in the dramaturgy of her relationships' past, she sets off on an emotional voyage to discover how she ended up on the shores of coastal New England.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Hayley Rose Horzepa has written for both online and print publications including The Huffington Post, Gender Across Borders: A Global Feminist Blog, The Republican-American, All Things Healing, and several others. She has appeared on BBC TV, Huff Post Live, The Geraldo Rivera Radio Show and others advocating for women's rights and speaking out about rape. You can contact the author with any further comments or questions at [e-mail]

Product Details

• File Size: 379 KB
• Print Length: 194 pages
• Publisher: Hayley Horzepa (February 14, 2012)
• Language: English
• ASIN: B0079X5EGG
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Not Enabled
• Lending: Not Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,077,664 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars You must read Hayley! February 16, 2012

By Linda Seccaspina

Format:Kindle Edition

For anyone out there that has no idea about the history of this author; she has done so much in so little time. Hayley has been writing about her life and other things she feels that we show know about on the beloved Huffington Post. You have to be very special to write on that venue and this book also showcases her great words. Some might not be easy to digest in the book as sometimes we do not like to face the truths that are out there these days. This is a book that every woman AND man should read and I have a feeling this is not the first we will see from Hayley.

Hayley, you have done us all proud! Brava!

5.0 out of 5 stars I never thought about Why They Call a Shell A Shell February 8, 2013

By Flo

Format:Kindle Edition

This book held my interest from beginning to end; I really couldn't put it down. I love the way she writes. Her use of metaphors is excellent; I really had never thought about a seashell being empty of life. The flashbacks work so well throughout the story. Great story-line, but I am sorry that the author had to deal with what she did. I hope that writing about her experiences has been healing and helpful for her.

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Powerful Moving Read. March 31, 2012

By Madalyn M. Tanner

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

This is not for the faint of heart. Hayley does not sugar coat her experiences with the "men" she deals with. She is blunt & to the point about how she deals with not being treated like she should be treated. Still in the end, she still has hope for love. I can almost relate to this book, and in fact, while reading many times I stopped and said: "I have had a similar experience!" It is good to know that we are not alone in the search for love & acceptance.