Reeling from one trauma to the next, my life felt like it was spiralling downward. I found myself in a deep, dark pit with nowhere to go. At my lowest point, life seemed hopeless, and I truly wanted to let go. Giving up felt like the easier option.However, through various avenues of healing and sheer determination, I slowly began to rise. Step by step, with courage, self-belief, and confidence, I moved forward.This book is a collection of some of my most heartfelt experiences – a story I hope will inspire you to rise above life’s challenges and leave the darkness behind.

Cleopatra is a first-time author with a background in public relations and marketing. For the past 16 years, she has taught thousands of children aged 5 to 18. While she teaches several subjects, Cleopatra has a particular passion for teaching creative writing in English.

In her spare time, Cleopatra enjoys gardening, baking, and painting. She lives in northern Portugal with her husband, son, and a delightful menagerie of animals.

Customer Reviews

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20 reviews

Rachael C

As a friend of Cleo, reading Fractured Yet Blessed felt both intimate and illuminating. It’s great to see how Cleo has told her story in such a controlled and structured way—there’s a calm strength in the way she describes experiences that were anything but simple. This book filled in gaps I didn’t know from conversations about life; Cleo’s words truly do paint a much clearer picture of events. It only took me a few days to read because it was such an enjoyable and fascinating journey—one that was genuinely difficult to put down. Cleo’s written with clarity and honesty, laying bare the genuine feelings that she needed to express, and the result is moving, thoughtful, and deeply authentic.
Devon

Cleo, you have overcome so much and it was so brave of you to write it all down and share it with the world. I commend you greatly for your courage and strength and I’m so glad you are finally happy, healthy, and thriving. You deserve it! Cheers to the accomplishment of this book and even more so, to the healing and happiness you’ve achieved.
Sofi

This book is a deep dive into the power of the human spirit. It doesn't sugarcoat the "rough patches"; instead, it provides a gritty, transparent look at the deep wounds and setbacks that once seemed insurmountable. The author doesn't just survive their hardships—she transforms through them. Watching her navigate through the wreckage of her past to find a path toward peace and success is nothing short of inspiring. It’s a beautifully written reminder that no matter how shattered things may feel, there is always a way to rebuild and come out even more capable on the other side. If you need a reminder that you can overcome anything, read this book.
Naz

A Testament to Resilience and courage. My friend's book is a raw and unflinching memoir that lays bare the darkest corners of trauma, hurt, and betrayal. With unbelievable honesty, they recount the shattering experiences that threatened to consume them. Yet, amidst the wreckage, a powerful story of perseverance and triumph emerges. Through courageous vulnerability, my friend takes us on a journey of pain, struggle, and ultimately, redemption. Their voice is a beacon of hope, illuminating the darkest corners of human experience. This book is a testament to the human spirit's capacity to heal, grow, and emerge stronger. My friend's story will leave you breathless, inspired, and profoundly moved. What a pleasure to read this book.
Lyndsey

One of the book’s greatest strengths is its commitment to truth. It doesn’t romanticize suffering or rush toward neat conclusions. The author speaks candidly about emotional fractures — disappointment, grief! The honesty of the book feels lived-in, not performative, and that makes it deeply trustworthy. Strength here is not loud or triumphant. It’s found in endurance, in choosing to remain open despite hurt, and in continuing to hope when certainty is gone. The author reframes strength as the courage to keep showing up to life, to faith, to oneself even when things feel fragmented. This book is written from the heart.
Shannel

This book is a deeply moving and beautifully written account of resilience, faith, and courage. I read this book in just two days, not because it is light, but because it is honest, compelling, and written with such elegance that it gently carries you through even the most painful moments. What struck me most was the author’s courage in sharing experiences that are raw and deeply personal. Her writing is smooth, sincere, and graceful. This is a book that seeks to connect. It reminds us that healing is rarely linear, that strength often emerges quietly, and that even in brokenness there can be profound beauty and meaning. A truly inspiring read that stays with you long after the final page.
Catherine Neesa

A young lady, seeking freedom, finding entrapment. A story of desperation, resilience and bravery. Read this book if you feel you don’t have the strength to deal with life. Find a kindred spirit, believe you can also get through. Cleopatra relates her story, remember this is a true story, in a measured way. Her story of trauma after trauma, hope after hope. A story of when you think you’ve had all life can throw at you, it throw some more. Yet each time there is something that pulls you through. Thank you Cleo for writing your story, for showing that there is a light that sits within us always, giving us the strength to pull through and allowing that light to rebuild you stronger.
Amiya

Cleopatra your story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of extreme adversity. You were very fortunate to have supportive parents and brothers who were there for you in this difficult time. We wish you and your family all the best and remember always tomorrow is another day full of promise, the positive and hope.