This was pretty addicting to listen too!

I am glad that Helena Dea Bala decided to put this collection together. She decides to do take this journey after having a life changing circumstance with a homeless man.

I came across this book from multiple friends on Goodreads that reviewed this in the past. I was fascinated by the idea of the book because...

1. I love podcasts and listening to people being open about their lives. There's something liberating about that along with it being cathartic for the person.

2. I've always been fascinated by the secrets that people don't talk about, not even to best friends or spouses. I'm also guilty of this, so I think we all are to some extent. There's something scary about being completely open and vulnerable to someone else.

3. We live in a society that's hard to be completely open about past sins, desires or issues. Most things are kept hidden because of the judgement of people.

4. And just listening to these struggles and secrets makes you feel less alone.
You would have to listen to all the stories to understand this. They range from drug addiction, sexual preferences, mental issues to just coming out and saying that you are unhappy with your life. You didn't want to be a parent or you should never have cheated on your spouse.

Lots of great, sad and interesting stories from people in this collection!

I would suggest doing an audiobook if you can. It works because there is a different voice for most of the anonymous strangers in this collection. I'm sure reading this would also work but I thought the audio of this book was just great!

Definitely check this out if you like podcasts and looking into the secrets that most of us keep!