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redcabinreads's review
3.0
A good story, but not super memorable. I didn’t like the short chapters and the titles of each chapter were more distracting than anything.
3.5 ⭐️
3.5 ⭐️
lcannone's review
3.0
Narration for audiobook was ok and Erin Cole is incredibly talented. Such a sad childhood to which many can relate yet with a wonderful ending.
natalie678's review against another edition
5.0
I read this book in 3 days because every time I put it down, I couldn't get it out of my head.
This book is one to rival the Glass Castle- the story is engaging and important. Erin Cole has recounted her history, the wonderful and the horrific, and Jenna McCarthy has perfectly woven the details into a story that readers can empathize with. Each of the events that grew Erin Cole into the strong woman she clearly is today are given their own platform within this book. They're broken down so that the reaction we feel as readers is something we can understand and feel as well. Even if you have not grown up surrounded by abuse and neglect, you will relate to the fear, loneliness, anger, and disappointment in this book.
I have deep admiration for the teamwork of Erin Cole and Jenna McCarthy. Reading this book will help you to remember that hard work and a determined outlook can get you anywhere in life.
This book is one to rival the Glass Castle- the story is engaging and important. Erin Cole has recounted her history, the wonderful and the horrific, and Jenna McCarthy has perfectly woven the details into a story that readers can empathize with. Each of the events that grew Erin Cole into the strong woman she clearly is today are given their own platform within this book. They're broken down so that the reaction we feel as readers is something we can understand and feel as well. Even if you have not grown up surrounded by abuse and neglect, you will relate to the fear, loneliness, anger, and disappointment in this book.
I have deep admiration for the teamwork of Erin Cole and Jenna McCarthy. Reading this book will help you to remember that hard work and a determined outlook can get you anywhere in life.
heyjude1965's review
3.0
Listened to on audio, read by the author. Depressing childhood with alcoholic, uncaring parents in the 60s-80s. She survived and is thriving. Good parents are a blessing not everyone has. I’m happy she was able to rise above.
joyasantarelli77's review against another edition
5.0
Easily one of the BEST books I’ve ever read.
Such a triumphant story of resilience and grace and grit. Erin Cole is a true survivor and I am so grateful I got the chance to read her story.
Would recommend to anyone! So many lessons weaves throughout this book. Loved it!
Such a triumphant story of resilience and grace and grit. Erin Cole is a true survivor and I am so grateful I got the chance to read her story.
Would recommend to anyone! So many lessons weaves throughout this book. Loved it!
lcannone's review against another edition
3.0
Narration for audiobook was ok and Erin Cole is incredibly talented. Such a sad childhood to which many can relate yet with a wonderful ending.
claudiavolano's review against another edition
4.0
It's so hard to understand why so many adults can be so brutal and neglectful to their children. I've read similar memoirs [Glass Castle, for one] and get that the adults are wrecked people and often running from their lives with alcohol to the detriment of everyone. The resilience of Erin Cook and her siblings was remarkable. Similar themes in this memoir and Glass Castle...the kids leave their homes as quickly as possible and usually still underage. Some get jobs and succeed, some crumble with their past trauma and suffer alcoholism and buried pain. Although I "enjoyed" the book, I'm not sure I can take reading any more brutal childhood tales. So upsetting. I fel blessed to have been safely and comfortably raised, never wanting for food, clothing or anything really. Although alcohol was a minor problem, it did affect us somewhat.
tiffanyperconti's review against another edition
5.0
Soooo good
If you like glass castle, freckled or any other story of growing around alcoholism then this will delight. These stories of triumph need to be required reading.
If you like glass castle, freckled or any other story of growing around alcoholism then this will delight. These stories of triumph need to be required reading.
lisa_cannone's review against another edition
3.0
Narration for audiobook was ok and Erin Cole is incredibly talented. Such a sad childhood to which many can relate yet with a wonderful ending.
icameheretoread's review against another edition
4.0
I could not put this down! How do more people not know about this book? The amount of resilience this kid shows in her life is astounding! For fans of [b:The Glass Castle|7445|The Glass Castle|Jeannette Walls|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1523542886s/7445.jpg|2944133] and [b:Fierce: A Memoir|429054|Fierce A Memoir|Barbara Robinette Moss|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1441724541s/429054.jpg|418056]
Loved all of the photos in this book!
Loved all of the photos in this book!