Reclaiming Your Narrative
If you’re searching for a book that goes beyond storytelling and offers genuine insight, hope, and guidance, Aces High by Penny Hodgson delivers exactly that. Blending self‑help insight with personal testimony, this memoir invites readers into a journey of healing, clarity, and empowerment.
Through vivid honesty and unwavering courage, Penny shares how Adverse Childhood Experiences shaped her identity, relationships, and sense of self. Her story shows that hardship doesn’t have to define the future — that facing pain with intention can lead to emotional resilience and personal growth.
Aces High is more than a chronicle of trauma; it’s a testament to the strength of the human spirit. For anyone seeking understanding, transformation, or a way to rewrite their inner narrative, this memoir stands as a beacon of hope. Let Penny Hodgson’s story illuminate your path forward.
K.C. Finn for Reader's Favorite
Aces High is a powerful story about overcoming trauma, abuse, and the lasting effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences.
5 Stars
BookViral
A vital memoir for readers seeking understanding, validation, and a path forward. It is highly recommended!
5 Stars
Patricia Gomes for Online Bookclub
...a powerful tool for those who want to overcome childhood trauma or any other form of pain that has constructed them.
5 Stars
Begin your journey toward emotional resilience today!
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Mind Files
Our perceptions become our perspectives, and our perspectives can become so rigid that they create problems in our lives.
Delve into the filing cabinets of your mind, and learn how the conclusions you formed created the expectations that are at the root of your unhappiness.
Mind Files introduces the foundational principles behind Penny’s trauma-recovery framework — helping readers understand how perception shapes identity and healing.
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About Penny
Penny Hodgson is a Canadian author, trauma-recovery educator, and creator of the Mind Files Method. Her work blends lived experience with practical tools that help individuals rewrite their inner narratives and choose emotional resilience over victimhood.
Growing up in the Saskatchewan prairies, Penny faced the challenges of a congenital deformity and the weight of generational trauma. These experiences shaped her unique voice and deep commitment to healing through storytelling. Her writing explores identity, transformation, and the power of God’s grace in recovery.
Penny’s literary journey began with Mind Files: Perception, Perspective & Problems, a raw and resonant debut that introduced her trauma-recovery framework. Her latest memoir, Aces High, draws powerful connections between her personal story and the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) study, offering readers insight, validation, and hope.
Beyond writing, Penny finds joy in teaching piano, connecting with nature, and building community. Her work continues to inspire those seeking clarity, courage, and a path forward.
