Alive Day by Karie Fugett is raw, powerful, and unforgettable. This memoir grabs you by the heart from page one and doesn’t let go. Fugett’s writing is fearless. She tells the truth without flinching, even when that truth is messy, painful, and inconvenient.

What begins as a love story between two lost young people quickly turns into a gut-wrenching account of caregiving, trauma, addiction, and survival. Karie’s journey (living in a car, becoming a wife and caregiver overnight, navigating the broken VA system, and battling the emotional toll of war injuries) feels both deeply personal and universally important.

Fugett brings dark humor and breathtaking honesty to the page. Her voice is fierce, vulnerable, and sharp. This book isn’t just about surviving, it’s about refusing to disappear, even when the world tells you you’re supposed to. A must-read for anyone who wants to understand what war really looks like beyond the battlefield.

Thank you to Karie Fugett, Random House, The Dial Press, and NetGalley for an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5)

Author: Karie Fugett

Genre: Memoir/Biography

Publication Date: May 6, 2025