Receipts for the Blood I Kept is a raw, unfiltered memoir about survival, trauma, and what happens after the unthinkable. In the wake of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, Gage Holliman documents not just the night it happened—but the years that led to it, and the slow, painful reconstruction of a life he thought was over. Written with startling clarity and unflinching honesty, this short but powerful book is not a redemption arc or self-help guide. It’s a record. A receipt for the blood kept. A reminder that even at your lowest, you're not alone—and that survival, in all its messiness, still counts. For readers who have walked to the edge or know someone who has, this is a witness and a testament. Content Warning: This book contains detailed depictions of a suicide attempt, trauma, and medical emergency. Reader discretion advised.
