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  • An absolutely gripping and deeply touching opening chapter! Troy Mott has a masterful way of portraying human emotions and vulnerability through Oto's journey. Permanent Scars hooks you instantly with its honest narrative and powerful themes on trauma and family dynamics. It is more than just a story — it's an inspiring voice for mental health and awareness. Truly a must-read!

    Mohammad Arifur Rahaman Lead Generation Specialist and Partner, RRI Financial Group LLC

  • A wonderful coming of age story—the short paragraphs are a great way to see the threads of each scenario develop.

    Patrick Flanders Full-Stack Marketing, Content & Brand Leader

  • Unflinchingly honest and deeply human—this is a story of pain, perseverance, and the will to survive.

    Martha Bowers Strategic Operations & Transformation Leader

  • The small wins are proof you're moving forward.

    Lynette Creswell Multi-genre author, represented by Terrie Wolf of AKA Literary Management

  • Presented in an undeniably unique first person style that yanks the reader into the tangled mind and tender heart of the main character—his haunting experiences before, during, and after diagnosis. The attention brought to the oftentimes sub-par mental health workers surrounding this scenario is much deserved and long overdue. A must-read for those who wish to support and better understand a loved one living in the grip of Bipolar 1 or 2. The author's unshakable courage shines through every word.

    Jennifer Smith The Clever Pixie Co. — Owner/Operator

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