Built From Broken, the debut poetry collection by Lisa Connolly, has taken the literary world by storm, achieving the number 7 spot on Amazon’s best-seller list within just two days of its release. This powerful compilation explores themes of trauma, resilience, and empowerment, striking a chord with readers worldwide.
Lisa Connolly, a counsellor, wellness coach, recovery support worker, workshop facilitator, survivor-turned-advocate and founder of the organisation Built from Broken, is dedicated to empowering others. Based in Great Barr West Midlands, she channels her passion for advocacy into her writing, counselling work, and workshops for domestic abuse survivors. She weaves her personal experiences into this poignant collection. Each poem reflects her journey of survival, self-discovery, and transformation, offering hope and inspiration to those navigating their own paths toward healing.
“This book represents the voice I found on my journey to healing—a voice I now share with others,” said Connolly. “If these poems can offer even a glimmer of hope to someone feeling trapped in darkness, then I know sharing them was worth it.”
Praised for its raw honesty and evocative language, Built from Broken has garnered glowing reviews from critics and readers alike. Ian Henery, former Walsall Poet Laureate, describes the collection as “a roadmap of recovery to empowerment, where the poet rises like a phoenix from the ashes.”
Highlights from the book include poems such as Shattered Reflection, The Power of Forgiving – Yourself, and Counting Lives, Demanding Justice, which showcase Connolly’s ability to turn pain into poetry and advocacy.
In addition to her literary success, Connolly continues to work as a wellness coach and workshop facilitator, partnering with charities to support survivors of abuse. Her journey from survivor to advocate is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the transformative power of storytelling.
Built From Broken is now available on Amazon
