Unraveling Dark Secrets: Why "Ring of Salt" by Betsy Cornwell Will Haunt You Long After the Last Page
Have you ever stumbled upon a book that doesn’t just tell a story but reaches inside you, unearthing buried memories you thought were locked away forever? Betsy Cornwell’s Ring of Salt is exactly that kind of rare find. This isn’t just a memoir—it’s a heartfelt survival manual, wrapped in the wild, salty breeze of Ireland’s western coast. From a wide-eyed newcomer at 24 to a resilient single mother reclaiming her life in an old knitting factory, Cornwell’s journey is raw, complex, and startlingly honest. It confronts the haunting shadow of abuse with such piercing clarity that you almost feel the chill of that ever-present “Is he really there?” moment. More than that, the book captures the way landscapes—those stone walls, wild strawberries, and endless Irish light—can cradle and shape us when all else feels lost. If you’ve wondered how one piece of writing can simultaneously serve as a refuge, a witness, and a map to hope, this one’s for you. LEARN MORE
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