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3.92 AVERAGE
3.92 AVERAGE
Mara Wilson's Where Am I Now? is a collection of stories that spans her life from her childhood in movies like Mrs. Doubtfire and Matilda to her more recent years struggling to find her place in the world as an adult and a performer. Wilson's writing is straightforward, conversational and honest - even if you didn't grow up like she did you will probably find an experience that resonates, whether it's weird childhood misconceptions about sex, highschool cliques, or mental health challenges.
I listened to the audiobook version narrated by Wilson and enjoyed hearing the stories in her own voice, particularly the times when she (sparingly and effectively) uses accents and voices reading others' dialogue. But I think it felt a bit more serious than it would have had I just read the book. It was hard to laugh even at the funniest parts of this book when the story was being read and there was no indication whether those parts were meant to be funny. But overall I enjoyed the book and the hopeful, feminist messages therein.
I listened to the audiobook version narrated by Wilson and enjoyed hearing the stories in her own voice, particularly the times when she (sparingly and effectively) uses accents and voices reading others' dialogue. But I think it felt a bit more serious than it would have had I just read the book. It was hard to laugh even at the funniest parts of this book when the story was being read and there was no indication whether those parts were meant to be funny. But overall I enjoyed the book and the hopeful, feminist messages therein.
i liked this but i kinda didn't. the robin williams chapter was pretty well executed.
Fun, Funny and introspective. Mara's honesty and humor made this book a story worth reading.
This book is a nice collection of essays from and about Mara Wilson. If you are curious about the "girl from Matilda" then it is a great book to read.
I actually didn't grow up watching the movies Mara Wilson is most known for (Matilda and Mrs. Doubtfire - both of which I've still never seen). I did, however, see Thomas and the Magic Railroad about a dozen times, thanks to my little brothers.
But the past few years, every time I'd see something from Mara's online presence (read: twitter), I would think she seemed really cool. I finally decided to read this despite feeling like I shouldn't because I don't have the same nostalgic attachment for Mara that many of my peers seem to. Yet I love reading memoirs, so I finally told myself I was being stupid and checked it out from the library. And yep! I utterly enjoyed this. She's a great writer, dealing with several difficult topics with humor and honesty. I think we could be friends, and that's always a great feeling to get after finishing a memoir.
But the past few years, every time I'd see something from Mara's online presence (read: twitter), I would think she seemed really cool. I finally decided to read this despite feeling like I shouldn't because I don't have the same nostalgic attachment for Mara that many of my peers seem to. Yet I love reading memoirs, so I finally told myself I was being stupid and checked it out from the library. And yep! I utterly enjoyed this. She's a great writer, dealing with several difficult topics with humor and honesty. I think we could be friends, and that's always a great feeling to get after finishing a memoir.
I started following Mara Wilson on Twitter a few months ago. I forget how I discovered her Twitter, but she's impressed me as an interesting and intelligent person so I decided to give her book a try.
It's good.
It's not a traditional chronological autobiography, but I don't think that matters. Rather, it's a collection of autobiographical essays.
There's real raw pain here. There's insight. There's reflection. There's honesty.
That's rare. Worth your time.
It's good.
It's not a traditional chronological autobiography, but I don't think that matters. Rather, it's a collection of autobiographical essays.
There's real raw pain here. There's insight. There's reflection. There's honesty.
That's rare. Worth your time.
This is an interesting celebrity memoir that discussed her transition from childhood star to grown adult, why she stopped acting, and her struggle with mental illness. I knew nothing about her, and basically forgot she was the girl from Matilda. The book is very well written, and the chapters about her mom and Robin Williams are very poignant. Some of the chapters I skim read.
As an aside, before I read this book I always confused Mara Wilson with Mae Whitman (Lauren Graham's daughter from Parenthood). Pretty sure I thought they were the same person.
As an aside, before I read this book I always confused Mara Wilson with Mae Whitman (Lauren Graham's daughter from Parenthood). Pretty sure I thought they were the same person.
I received an advanced readers copy of Where Am I Now at BEA thanks to Penguin Books.
I have been a fan of Mara Wilson for years. From when she starred in one of my all time favorite book tot film adaptations, to her now amazing humorous Twitter account. I thought this was a great way to get to know Mara during that time in between leaving Hollywood and becoming a known storyteller. Told through a series of essays, Mara talks about the awkwardness of growing out of "child actor", finding it hard to fit in, her struggles with OCD, and even touches on the loss of her friend and fellow actor Robin Williams. This isn't the book to read if you are looking for juicy TMZ style gossip, but rather the actual navigation through life while coming out of the industry.
I have been a fan of Mara Wilson for years. From when she starred in one of my all time favorite book tot film adaptations, to her now amazing humorous Twitter account. I thought this was a great way to get to know Mara during that time in between leaving Hollywood and becoming a known storyteller. Told through a series of essays, Mara talks about the awkwardness of growing out of "child actor", finding it hard to fit in, her struggles with OCD, and even touches on the loss of her friend and fellow actor Robin Williams. This isn't the book to read if you are looking for juicy TMZ style gossip, but rather the actual navigation through life while coming out of the industry.