Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

A Living Remedy by Nicole Chung

32 reviews

flattrash's review against another edition

The pacing and repetition made me feel like this book should’ve been an essay or novella.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Panic attacks/disorders, and Cancer

heatherjo's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent and Death

melissafirman's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective

4.0

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Moderate: Cancer, Death of parent, and Pandemic/Epidemic

lorenag5's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad fast-paced

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Medical content, Medical trauma, Pandemic/Epidemic, Racism, Cancer, Death, Chronic illness, Classism, Grief, Terminal illness, and Death of parent

rei_reads's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Grief, and Cancer

Moderate: Pandemic/Epidemic

jiao_li's review

emotional inspiring sad fast-paced

3.5

It was my first time reading a memoir from an adoptee child, and it delved deeply into the impact of loss. I actually liked the writing style, but it was kinda boring at some parts.

The book was fast-paced. I was hoping Nicole would dive deeper into her family story, especially the good memories, so I could feel the grief more. But overall, what she delivered in the book was actually pretty good. I always feel sad when I read a memoir about losing a parent.

In conclusion, the memoir successfully delivered the themes of family and grief. Although some aspects could've been further developed, its narrative was pretty good, making it a worthy read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent

Minor: Cancer and Terminal illness

faithaforman's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective sad slow-paced

4.5

Very moving, a portrait of the complicated yet ultimately simple relationship between the author and her parents and the impact of distance and COVID-19 on their passing and her grief.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Chronic illness, Pandemic/Epidemic, Cancer, Death, Death of parent, Grief, and Terminal illness

Minor: Racism, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Suicidal thoughts

casually_booking's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

This book unfortunately captures the fate of too many Americans struggling to access healthcare. The depiction of Chung’s grief is raw and her perspective as a transracial adoptee adds to the complexities and nuances of losing a parent. Beautifully done

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness, Death of parent, Terminal illness, Death, Grief, Medical trauma, and Suicidal thoughts

leweylibrary's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad slow-paced

4.25

Chung is obviously a very skilled writer and wrote about such a difficult time in her life with poise and so much heart. Although there were some rather religious bits that annoyed me, I could feel how much she loved her parents and the toll their loss took on her. The COVID 19 pandemic's part in the book was really interesting (and gutting) too. I haven't lost a parent yet, but I imagine those who have will be very struck by this book. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness, Cancer, Death of parent, Grief, Medical content, Death, Pandemic/Epidemic, and Terminal illness

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders

jeannine_'s review

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

4.0

An introspective look at dealing with her parents deaths.  Also at how growing up as the only Asian person in a white community was difficult. This was very good and had a lot of insightful remarks and viewpoints. At times I found it hard to read given the fact my parents are older, it made me think of the future a little too much and that made me feel feel more things than I was wanting to feel.  Would caution against reading this for those who have recently lost a parent, it might hit too close to home until some time has passed.  

Very well written and engaging. 4 stars 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent