A Sea of Lego & Lavender

SARAH BOOKS

ABOUT THE BOOK

A SEA OF LEGO & LAVENDER

In this raw and powerful memoir, a woman grapples with her first manic episodes amid life-altering upheavals—a crumbling marriage, a cheating husband, and the loss of her beloved grandmother. As her world unravels, she finds herself thrust into the unforgiving confines of mental institutions, where the promise of help often delivers more harm than healing.

With unflinching honesty, the author recounts her harrowing journey through the mental health system, exposing its flaws and the traumatic impact of involuntary hospitalization. Yet amid the darkness, she discovers an inner strength she never knew existed.

“A Sea of Lego & Lavender” is a testament to human resilience, chronicling one woman’s fight to reclaim her sanity and sense of self. It offers a critical look at society’s approach to mental health crises while illuminating the transformative power of self-care, mindfulness, and personal choice in the face of life’s most challenging moments.

AVAILABLE IN PAPERBACK AND E-BOOK FORMAT

Also by Sarah:
The Healing Memoir Workbook

This is it. This is the time. This is the call to a different kind of adventure, one where your words will not only describe and explain your story but become a constellation of transformation, a healing light and powerful way of helping others through their own darkness.
“The Healing Memoir Workbook” is your companion on this profound journey from memory to memoir. Within these pages, you’ll find a step-by-step guide that will gently lead you through the process of excavating your past, making sense of your experiences, and crafting them into a narrative that resonates with truth and hope.
This isn’t just about writing—it’s about healing. It’s about reclaiming your narrative and using it as a beacon for others. Your story matters, and this workbook will help you tell it in a way that not only frees you but also illuminates the path for those who follow.
Are you ready to embark on this transformative and powerfully cathartic adventure? Your memoir awaits, and with it, a new chapter of healing—for yourself and (if you later decide to publish) for the world.
Your journey begins now.

Andiamo,
Sarah

Featured in the Gonzaga Magazine Spring 2025 edition:

Testimonials

"The Reviews Are In"

This is a beautifully written, vulnerable and exceptionally understated memoir that feels both intensely personal while also feeling inclusive of the complexities of the human experience.

Katie Eff

Writer

Small’s narrative is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and a reminder that, even in the face of life’s most daunting challenges, there is a path to recovery and self-empowerment.

Dr. Abhay Singh

Her storytelling is vivid and evocative, and she brings a unique perspective to the experiences of loss, mental health crisis, and the pursuit of healing. Her voice is authentic and her message is one of hope and empowerment.

Chea Lucero

Lawyer

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