In “No More Band-Aids,” Corissa writes that life isn’t a well-rehearsed Broadway performance designed for entertainment purposes; it’s what happens behind the curtains. The book is a special invitation to all the warriors hiding their pain from others to step out from under the weight of societal and cultural labels. The book’s central aspect is ‘Band-Aids’ – the figurative quick-fixes for deeper wounds. By highlighting this important element, Corissa wants to reflect how some people choose temporary, surface-level solutions for themselves when they feel broken, misunderstood, or afraid. The book revolves around a question: What happens when we stop labelling ourselves and start listening to our hearts without any external pressure? The answer is that we will have better versions of ourselves, devoid of hidden pain.
“No More Band-Aids” is a heartwarming reflection of Corissa’s life. She beautifully portrays her journey from growing up in the structured environment of the late 1970s to navigating 25 years of marriage. This book is a perfect depiction of how someone spends their whole lifetime trying on identities that were never truly theirs. By explaining what true healing means, Corissa emphasizes the fact that not all have the guts to expose their pain, to embrace it, and let it transform them. There are only a few people who come out of their fake shells while not hiding behind facades, and also not letting others control their lives. Through this wonderful reading by Howard, readers will truly understand what true healing means – it’s about how brave you are.
At the heart of this book lies the fact that Corissa surrendered herself to God’s grace; she somehow understood that actual happiness doesn’t link with perfection and pleasing people. In this book, the author discloses that it took her many years to understand how to live without fear, without pretence, and without the need to keep fixing herself for the sake of making someone happy. Drawing on her own experiences, Corissa invites people to look at their true selves.
Howard’s memoir isn’t just a book; it’s a call to action. By sharing one of the real moments of her life, the author tells that she first felt that God placed the idea of this book in her heart during a church retreat in 1996. Initially, it looked absurd according to Corissa, but later, her vision became clear through personal reflection, spiritual growth, and hard-earned wisdom. So her journey from pain to purpose gives an amazing lesson to everyone about living with wholeness, vulnerability, and joy.
