Pillow Thoughts

Great book

I recently read Pillow Thoughts, and it really took me by surprise in the best way. It’s a heartfelt, emotional collection of poetry and prose that touches on love, heartbreak, healing, and self-worth. The writing is simple and direct, but that’s what makes it relatable. It feels like you’re reading someone’s deepest late-night thoughts, which makes the title pretty fitting. The book is divided into sections like “If You’re in Love,” “If You’re Heartbroken,” “If You’re Lonely,” etc., so you can flip to the part that fits your mood. That format made it really comforting for me, i could read a few pages at a time when I needed some emotional clarity or just wanted to feel understood.

Good read if you enjoy poems. Purchased this as a gift for a friend.

For most of my adult life I have grown to love reading all kinds of poetry. At times I have enjoyed reading all of Shakespeare’s literature as well as great ancient and contemporary poets. While recently browsing the poetry books section on Amazon I came across this fantastic 272-page soft cover volume (Pillow Thoughts by Courtney Peppernell) of poetry and decided to purchase it. Right from the first pages I liked the way the author organized this thought-provoking collection of poems. Indeed, her thoughts flowed like a gentle stream on a fall day. She broke down her collection of poetry into the following topic areas: “If you are dreaming of someone, if you are in love, if you are heartbroken, if you are lonely, if you are sad, if you are missing someone, if you need encouragement, and other areas. I found this to be a thoughtful and heart felt poetry book many people would enjoy reading. Rating: 5 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Season of the warrior: A poetic tribute to warriors).

I love how simple it is to understand the writer’s feelings. Beautiful.

*I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review* Simply put, I found this collection to be absolutely beautiful. Each poem was thoughtful and moving and an absolute joy to read. It touched my life at a time when I needed it most, so I could not help falling in love with Pillow Thoughts. Peppernell’s writing flows perfectly, and her poetry paints a stunning picture of life’s ups and downs. She eloquently coveys every poem—breathes life into them—and gives them a great amount of depth. These poems are the sort that readers can truly connect with, and each person’s interpretation will be different. They reach into every corner of our hearts and remind us that it is okay for us to feel—gives us a raw and vivid portrayal of what it is to be human. This is a collection that I believe most people will be able to connect with and find meaning in. Every piece is straightforward yet incredibly profound—very accessible for anyone, no matter who they are or where they are in life. I found comfort in these words as they told me that I am not alone, even when I’m feeling lonely in the midst of my troubles. These poems transcend their own simplicity to create a meaningful depiction of the most basic and universal experiences we face in our lives. The reader will find their own unique meaning depending on their personal lives, and take away what their soul is craving at that moment. I look forward to reading more of Peppernell’s work in the future.

Have not finished just wish i could see the book while being read to me

It's good, has quite a few good poems and rhymes in it that I haven't heard of before. However, it does have a few corny ones that you probably heard of just said differently without over complicating words. I hear it gets better with the later books. I'll get the second one once I fully finish this one, otherwise it's a decent starter for this kind of various poems.

Muy bien !

This collection of poetry and prose showcases some of the rawest and beautiful writing that I have had the pleasure of reading in a long time. Courtney's writing is deceptively straightforward but speaks with a voice that is both honest and delves directly into your soul. Even short poems like 'what makes me smile' are touching with every word and made me smile long after I finished reading them. The poetry in this book is both extremely heartfelt and captures human emotion in its truest form. The ability to articulate emotions that are relatable to all the readers is the biggest strength of the collection; and it is hard not to be moved by poems which move seamlessly from expressing hurt, heartbreak but ultimately also the optimism of love, healing and self worth. This collection has already had me re-reading a number of times, and each time, poems speak to my soul in a different way. A beautiful read for anyone with an appreciation for poetry or short prose, highly recommended.

Maravilhoso e sensível. Um dos melhores livros de poesia que eu já li. Além de tudo a divisão de capítulos é genial. A ideia de escolher o que ler baseado no que você está sentindo ou precisando ouvir é algo muito delicado. Wonderful! An extremely sensitive and truthful writing. One of the best poetry books I've ever read. Besides, the chapter divisions are great. The idea of ​​choosing what to read based on what you are feeling or needing to hear is very delicate.

Pillow Thoughts ist eine gefühlvolle Sammlung aus Poesie und Prosa, die sich mit Liebe, Verlust, Einsamkeit und Hoffnung beschäftigt – geschrieben für die Momente, in die deine Gedanken sich nachts auf weiche Kopfkissen legen. Was überzeugt: 📖 Emotionale Tiefe: Die Texte sind einfach und direkt, aber treffen oft mitten ins Herz – perfekt, wenn du Trost suchst oder gerade durch einen emotionalen Abschnitt gehst. Die Kapitel sind thematisch gegliedert, z. B. love, heartbreak oder encouragement, sodass man gezielt lesen kann, was gerade passt. 🌙 Zugänglicher Stil: Die Sprache ist klar und verständlich, was vielen Leser*innen hilft, sich schnell einzufühlen und die Worte wie sanfte Gedanken im Kopf zu behalten. Was man wissen sollte: 🔍 Einfacher Stil: Für Fans klassischer, kunstvoller Lyrik kann der Stil manchmal etwas simpel oder repetitiv wirken, weil er eher auf unmittelbare Gefühle als auf komplexes poetisches Handwerk setzt. Fazit: Ein berührendes Buch, das vor allem dann gut tut, wenn man Worte sucht, die das Herz verstehen. Elegant, ehrlich und voller Gefühle – ideal zum Durchblättern, Nachdenken oder einfach zum Mitnehmen in ruhige Momente.

This book was a lovely read and came in great condition. The poetry was very comforting, especially at a time where I was going through a breakup. It really helped me heal and made me feel not alone. What was spoken in this book was all true, so real and raw, I could understand how reading sad poetry after a sad breakup wouldn't be everyone's first chose when coping lol, but again, it made me understand my emotions better. Highly recommend!