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Reviewed by Alija Turkovic for Readers' Favorite
The Ranleigh Tapes by Gabriel Tait follows Ranleigh Echo Meeks, a drug addict slowly trying to repair his shattered life. His story is told using a series of taped sessions conducted at a rehabilitation center called The House. It is Ranleigh's duty to fully adhere to the Twelve Steps program as part of his recovery, especially the fourth and fifth steps, which demand self-inventory and confession. As such, he is required to list his past transgressions aloud while recording every harrowing detail. Bit by bit, readers are drawn into his painful past. He is the victim of childhood abuse, neglect, poverty, and bullying. A heartbreaking family crisis pushes Ranleigh to turn to drugs to cope, leading to disastrous outcomes. Confessing each heartrending event of his life just might be what he needs. After repressing years of trauma, can Ranleigh finally find true inner peace?
Gabriel Tait's The Ranleigh Tapes is a moving fictional memoir that explores issues like trauma, addiction, and healing. The author does a splendid job of alternating between Ranleigh's experiences in the rehabilitation center and his formative years. It feels like reading the life story of an actual person battling addiction and their painful past experiences. Tait's expressive prose makes it easy to become immersed in the main character's story while empathizing with him. The use of authentic-sounding tape sessions makes the story even more compelling. It's almost like listening to someone’s private confessions and seeing them unfold right before your very eyes. One of the main concepts in the book is that healing requires truth—no matter how uncomfortable it feels. Ranleigh’s willingness to examine his life so candidly makes this novel hard to put down. If you love books about resilience and recovery, this is perfect for you.
