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Sweet Melissa: Ignorance is not Bliss (Book One 1) by [Segovia-Munoz, Susan]

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by Susan Segovia-Munoz (Author)

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Book 1 of 6 in Sweet Melissa Memoir Series (6 Book Series)

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HEROIN ADDICTION, THE LIFESTYLE, THE RECOVERY

I'm not a celebrity or a model, and I'm not rich or famous. I'm a hooker, a hustler, and a junkie. It's not like I chose this lifestyle, but something inside of me took over my entire being. I wanted to party. I wanted to have fun. I wanted to fit in and most of all I wanted someone to love me. Little did I know that what I left behind would be the one thing that I longed for the most. I submitted to a lifestyle of addiction and crime while struggling on the streets of Los Angeles. Would I ever find my way out of this self-produced nightmare??? Was I destined to live my life in hell??? Only time would tell.........

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"IGNORANCE IS NOT BLISS" is the first book in the "SWEET MELISSA MEMOIR SERIES". The series contains many TRIGGERS and may not be suitable for the newly recovered. It is not a self-help series. It is the author's personal story of ADDICTION, THE LIFESTYLE and THE RECOVERY. The series is targeted for the family members and friends of an addict. The author wants to help educate and inspire that there is "LIFE AFTER ADDICTION" and that "RECOVERY IS POSSIBLE."

About the Author

Susan Segovia-Munoz was born in Los Angeles, California. The Sweet Melissa Memoir Series is her first project. It is a series about overcoming adversity. It is the author's personal story of self-destruction. Learning from the bottom up and always the hard way, things are finally starting to develop a shine of their own. The author tells all, including many humiliating experiences. She leaves nothing out. From a homeless junkie to a law abiding drug-free citizen, this author is working hard to show that anything is possible and that it is her "Time to Shine!" She enjoys writing, photography (both in front and behind the camera), painting, and learning something new each day. She hopes to give inspiration and hope to the addict and the family members of the addict. Her story contains many triggers and may not be suitable for the newly recovered.
Website: addicttoauthor.life

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File Size: 2577 KB
Print Length: 239 pages
Publication Date: May 20, 2016
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Language: English
ASIN: B01FYRHZVU
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Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #65,001 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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- #8 in Books > Teens > Personal Health > Drug & Alcohol Abuse
- #73 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Teen & Young Adult > Biography

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Maya Morrow

Tragic and disturbing story

August 9, 2017

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Firstly, this book would benefit tremendously from a professional editor. Overlooking the continual grammatical errors, it's a disturbing story of a young woman who seemingly never learned to love or value herself and lacks self esteem. It's very difficult to understand how she made the initial transition to prostitution with so little resistance, but one can see clearly how this dark path becomes darker and more tragic with physical abuse, substance abuse, and what appears to be the author's disconnect from her emotions, choices, and behavior. I wondered over and over why Melissa would choose this lifestyle over just going home and living with her parents. This book leaves the reader with more questions than answers, and left me with an energy that I felt I needed to wash off in the shower, much like the writer does after her prostitution sessions. For that reason, I will not be buying any more books in the series, but I applaud Segovia-Munoz for fighting her way out of an ugly, dark, and dangerous place in her life. I also applaud her sobriety.

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Birdie

I also don't like that the author cuts off the book and you ...

August 8, 2017

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I was disapointed in this book. Although it's interesting, the writing is very elementary and there were grammatical errors (commas everywhere!). This distracted me. I also don't like that the author cuts off the book and you have the buy the next one to see what happens. It's not that long to begin with. She also doesn't elaborate much, if it all on how she feels when the consequences of her actions happen. She learns nothing. She writes as if she is doing a book report. If being roommates with someone doesn't work out, why do you repeat the action with multiple others doing the same thing when you know they "aren't good choices"? Annoying. I will not be purchasing the next book.

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Laura

Save your money

October 28, 2017

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Waste of money. Rambling, literally lost interest by the 15th page, kept going in the hopes it would get better. It didn't. Will not be purchasing the rest of the memoirs. Would have given it no stars if I could have.

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John Du Cane

Inspiring for all those in recovery and those still trapped in addiction

October 9, 2017

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Susan has written an extraordinarily honest account of how she fell prey to addiction. The stories of her life as a provider are all the more daunting for the matter-of-factness with which she describes that work. This is a very inspiring book for anyone who believes they are beyond help or anyone who questions whether the "clean" path is even a possibility for them. I love stories of redemption and of courageous people who successfully combat their demons, against all odds. Sweet Melissa is such a book. Thanks Susan!

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Kindle Customer psg

A MUST READ!!!

June 13, 2017

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I read this book in one day. Shockingly forward, it's a MUST READ for anyone touched by the disease of addiction. Thank you Susie for your frank and heartfelt honesty.

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Impassive

November 5, 2017

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Not very well written. Devoid of any real emotion. Just doesn’t captivate the reader - feels more like a list of things she did each day.

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Kindle Customer

Good read

July 3, 2017

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Worth the money. Good read for those interested in the lifestyle of addicts and their behavior when under the influence.

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allison figueroa

I just got this book and Susan's 2ed book in ...

August 22, 2016

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I just got this book and Susan's 2ed book in the mail yersterday, and i already read her 1st in one day! I could not put it down!! It brought me back to my days in active addiction. Even though our stories are different in some ways, but one thing is the same & thats how heroin, crack and cocaine controlled our life. I am about to read the 2ed book in her series and i can not wait to get started

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amy

I loved this series of books

I loved this series of books!! I read them all within a week. Her “feelings” were very relatable to me. I felt like the author was actually speaking to me.

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Poison Ivy

Chronicles of an Addicts Life

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JP Rose

Blissful Ignorance ❤️

As I read I was saying to myself...is this real? How can one person endure so much?
Susan is such an amazingly talented beautiful soul. Addiction is a disease not a choice.Read more

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Chelly

Five Stars

I loved this book. I'm really looking forward to reading the others in the series!

Published 2 months ago

Five Stars

Excellent read. I couldn't put it down.

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Lori G

Great book!!

Very intriguing, raw, unfiltered, and keeps you locked in until the very end! Very excited to read the next book.

Published 3 months ago

Kindle Customer

Great

This was a very interesting and detailed look into the everyday, routine of a junkie. I read tgis book in less then 24 hours. Loved it. Can't wait for the 2nd book!

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Terri Wyborny

The writing and editing is so poor, I had to stop reading

The writing and editing is so poor, I had to stop reading. I very seldom give up on a book, but I just couldn't read anymore.Read more

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Poorly written

One of the worst pieces of writing I’ve ever seen. I think the author filled a salt shaker with commas and sprinkled it over the manuscript.Read more

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