“Garland's storytelling is candid and meticulous. Stories of addiction and recovery are familiar, but Garland's memoir shines in its willingness to expose the author's darkest ugliest moments: In Search of a Salve is uniquely unsparing and, ultimately, triumphant.” --BookLife critic's review
“A bold, empowering confessional by a fearlessly expressive and talented writer.” --Kirkus Reviews
“Garland takes us through some of the darkest recesses of addiction, but you don’t have to be a sex addict, or an addict at all, to identify with this story. If you’ve ever felt out of place, unseen by your family, or weighed down by shame, you will see yourself on these pages.” --Erica Garza, author of Getting Off: One Woman’s Journey Through Sex and Porn Addiction
“I highly recommend In Search of a Salve. I hope it prompts hurting women to take the brave and bold step of recognizing themselves in these pages, and then to seek help that will make their journeys easier than Garland’s.” --Marnie C. Ferree, LMFT, CSAT, author of No Stones: Women Redeemed from Sexual Addiction, Founder and Director of Bethesda Workshops
“The way she tells her story is both plain and painfully detailed; Garland will break your heart with her transparency. But in the end, your heart will be revived by the steps she took to regain control of her life and come to terms with her family of origin.” -- Camille Hayes, former columnist for The Sacramento Bee
“In Search of a Salve is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit, offering solace and hope to those who have struggled with addiction and the delicate path of self-discovery. This intimate and enlightening account illuminates the transformative power of forgiveness, self-acceptance, and the relentless pursuit of healing.” --Mbinguni, author of Looking for Hope
“With this gem, Garland pulls no punches as she outlines her often toxic upbringing and its effects in this coming of age/soul cleansing memoir...This book should be required reading in rehab centers and by professionals.” --Joshua Shea, pornography addiction expert, certified betrayal trauma coach, TEDx speaker, and author of I am Reading this Book About Porn Addiction for a Friend
“A moving and honest memoir on hard subjects of real life. The author went through a lot from a young age, and shares her experiences beautifully...I think this is her best work yet. So inspiring.” -- Val, book blogger at BookZone
“In Search of a Salve will break your heart, pierce your soul, and then soothe you with knowledge about sex, trauma, despair, and the root of these behaviors beyond poor life decisions. --Yecheilyah, book blogger at Yecheilyah's Book Reviews