Title: Shaking in the Forest: Finding Light in the Darkness
Author: Lori R. Hodges
Publisher: Koehler Publishing
Publication Date: July, 2024
Genre: Memoir
Pages: 172
My Rating: ★★★★☆
Shaking in the Forest is a memoir by ex paramedic, firefighter and emergency manager, Lori.
Lori takes us through her service sharing her experiences on the job, both serious and lighthearted. She explains how important her gut instinct is, how her spirituality guides her and she tells of her past family and health traumas.
This was an interesting read. I found the non linear timeline a little confusing at times though and it felt a bit jumpy in places. The section about hope was very thought provoking for me, and probably my favourite part along with the suspenseful skiing accident chapter.
I found the author lacking a little in emotion though, I thought this book would be more moving than it was.
Thank you to NetGalley and Koehler Publishing for my advanced copy.
NO SHELF CONTROL 
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