Synopsis:
In Tales Told Over Ouzo, Eliza Fabricius invites you on a journey through the highs and lows of her early life. From the glossy veneer of a middle-class existence to the hidden scars of psychological abuse and emotional neglect, her story is one of resilience and triumph.
Through candid storytelling, Eliza sheds light on the darkness that lurked behind closed doors, while also infusing moments of hope with her determination and sense of humor. As she navigates the complexities of her imperfect past, she discovers the transformative power of self-love.
Tales Told Over Ouzo is a rallying cry for anyone who has ever felt lost or alone. It’s proof of our capacity for healing, growth, and finding joy in the face of adversity.
Prepare to be captivated, inspired, and uplifted. Discover that even in our darkest moments, there is always the promise of a brighter tomorrow.
From the back cover:
“I was happy with three boys. I never wanted a daughter. Your father wanted you.”
These words, uttered repeatedly throughout her childhood from her mother, led Eliza Fabricius to question where she belonged in this world.
On the outside, her family was the picture of American middle-class perfection—two working parents, still “happily” married, four healthy, private-schooled children, a large house in a safe neighborhood, Boy Scouts, ballet classes, and sports teams—Eliza and her brothers had it all along with the trophies to prove it. But behind closed doors resided crippling psychological abuse and emotional neglect. For decades, she never talked about it under her mother’s wrathful threat, “This doesn’t leave this house!”
In this deeply personal account, Fabricius takes us on a voyage of healing and discovery. From toxic work environments and abusive relationships, to learning how to re-parent and love herself, her life went from depressed, anxiety-ridden, and suicidal to living her dream as a full-time writer in Europe with her soulmate.
Compelling, illuminating, and infused with optimism, Tales Told Over Ouzo presents a courageous narrative that confronts the grip of history on the present, the dominance of the mind over the body, and looks into one person’s capacity to regain control from their trauma.
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