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4.17 AVERAGE
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Cannot remember the last time a book has made me cry like this. Incredibly affecting and inspiring and makes me want to change some things up in my own life. One of the best written books I’ve ever read.
This book kept me on the edge of my seat with every page. Loved it.
3.5 - compelling memoir, but could have been edited down without losing the story.
After the first 91 pages I was wondering what else this poor woman could possibly endure, and then the book continues for 300+ more pages. Never boring, this book was a great read, though emotionally taxing.
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Unreal story of a crack addict who overcame tough circumstances and obtained a law degree
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This book was an interesting one, to say the least. I enjoy memoirs because it's the chance you get to look into another life. This story is crazy. I've always been incredibly sheltered so some of the things talked about, I didn't even know were possible. As other reviews say, yes, it gets a little redundant, she repeats herself about some topics, but all in all I thought it was an open encounter. In the end I'm glad everything worked out for her and at one point I really felt like I knew her. Considering I bought this book on a whim, it turned out to be worth it. I learned a lot.
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This has been one of the most challenging books to get through but has been absolutely worth it. Cupcake displays the qualities of the indomitable human spirit despite all the hardships that she has gone through (and there were many!).
Her early childhood was the hardest part to read and I found myself needing to take breaks to get through the difficult matter. I would always return because its a story that deserves to be heard. Each time something went wrong I would ask myself, "What next?" and immediately regret it when things continued to spiral down.From death in the family, child abuse in multiple forms, excessive drug/alcohol use, gang ties, prostitution, domestic abuse, miscarriages, and even homelessness, Cup manage to steer her life around. The courage, humility, and bravery to build a support network was inspiring and left me in tears.
The camaraderie of so many people who were determined to get Cup back on her feet had me place so much faith and respect in what humanity can do. After so many successes in her life I found myself asking, "What next?" in the most excited way. Reading how her life started falling back into place had me cheering for her.From rehab, finding a sponsor, going back to school and work, ending toxic friendships, getting her own place, to entering law school and eventually passing the Bar exam. I wept when she wanted to throw a party but needed a minimum of 30 people at the venue and on the day of, 90+ people showed up.
So glad I stuck with this book until the end, even more glad that she was told to share her story.
Her early childhood was the hardest part to read and I found myself needing to take breaks to get through the difficult matter. I would always return because its a story that deserves to be heard. Each time something went wrong I would ask myself, "What next?" and immediately regret it when things continued to spiral down.
The camaraderie of so many people who were determined to get Cup back on her feet had me place so much faith and respect in what humanity can do. After so many successes in her life I found myself asking, "What next?" in the most excited way. Reading how her life started falling back into place had me cheering for her.
So glad I stuck with this book until the end, even more glad that she was told to share her story.