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fbroom's review against another edition
It touched on the surface of many events in her life. It was a fast listen. I was able to listen to this in 2 days. It was entertaining but I feel like I wanted more depth. I wanted to her talk about any of these events in more details but maybe this is exactly what was trying to describe, how the Irish just drink their grief and skip the talking.
ketutar's review
4.0
I, as so many others, learned to know Kate as Captain Janeway. She talks about that in this book, but it's mostly what happens before Star Trek. I listened to the audiobook she narrates herself. There's some unevenness in the telling, but all in all, it's a good book.
purringlion's review
4.0
I came to think of Kate Mulgrew as a capable, no-nonsense woman, one who is strong down to the core, and, most importantly, real. Reading, I realised she is also a woman in the most honest sense of the word. Not a stereotypical one, oh no, but something much more important. She is someone who knows her mind and will follow it because it is her own.
Growing up, I never felt the need for role models. I'd rather have none than some woman with fake ideals about high heels and nail polish and a white picket fence. Kate's narrative deals with the trade-offs the reality of life pushes you to make if, like her, you set your goals just that much differently. Yet, not for one moment do you doubt that amidst all, she must be one hell of a woman.
Thank you, Kate, for being a role model to those for whom no conventional role model would do.
Growing up, I never felt the need for role models. I'd rather have none than some woman with fake ideals about high heels and nail polish and a white picket fence. Kate's narrative deals with the trade-offs the reality of life pushes you to make if, like her, you set your goals just that much differently. Yet, not for one moment do you doubt that amidst all, she must be one hell of a woman.
Thank you, Kate, for being a role model to those for whom no conventional role model would do.
booksconnectus's review
4.0
I had no idea who Kate Mulgrew was before reading her memoir, perhaps I would have enjoyed it more if That were the case. That being said, I did enjoy it-good writing, good story-although it seemed more a retelling of loves lost and found-not so much about her “life”...but I will read her next story-which is already on my night table.
lynnea713's review
5.0
I was wandering the book store when I saw the cover of the book and, as a star-trek lover, had to take a look to see what it was about. A few hours later, I re-emerged from the book store with this book in hand! I haven't had a memoir capture my attention like hers did in a very long time. This book was very hard to put down and I loved how swept into Kate Mulgrew's life I was every time I read more.
This book is about so much more than Star Trek and being the first woman captain; so, so much more. It is very honest and open about a woman's life and all the ups and downs that go along with it. Mulgrew is an excellent writer and she tells her tale beautifully. I don't think I can recommend this book highly enough!
This book is about so much more than Star Trek and being the first woman captain; so, so much more. It is very honest and open about a woman's life and all the ups and downs that go along with it. Mulgrew is an excellent writer and she tells her tale beautifully. I don't think I can recommend this book highly enough!
rianne1134's review
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Fantastically written, if the human need for sleep did not prevail would have been a one evening read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape
pparker_'s review
emotional
funny
reflective
slow-paced
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Child abuse, Grief, Gun violence, Rape, Sexism, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Sexual content, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Mental illness, Cursing, and Death