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4.17 AVERAGE
4.17 AVERAGE
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Whew what a ride! I always appreciate the courage of those who share their life stories and this is no exception. So many systems and people failed Cupcake and even times when she failed herself. I don't think I've ever been happy about someone joining a gang lol but loved when she was accepted there. This book was HEAVY and definitely should come with trigger warnings (rape, DV, drug use, alcoholism, miscarriage, abortion, child abuse). However, the ending and overall development was amazing to read!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Toxic relationship, Abortion, Death of parent, Pregnancy
Moderate: Child death, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Abandonment
People say this book is unbelievable, but based on Cup's descriptions (and I've read this book many times) I think what she has to say is true. I absolutely love Cup's personality, honesty, and ambition.
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adventurous
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hopeful
informative
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This book was really good. A true shocker. Cup went through A LOT. She experience the worst at a young age and had to really make a life to survive. The look is very graphic and will teach you all about the life of addiction. I gave this book four stars because it started to really give more details than needed and literally just dragged.
Edited 2nd READ:
I listen to the audio book AGAIN, just days after the 1st listen. I gave it a 4 stars at first. But the 2nd listen was just what I need. Cup cup cup, I dnt even know you but I love your story. Only if my mom had the will power you held.
Edited 2nd READ:
I listen to the audio book AGAIN, just days after the 1st listen. I gave it a 4 stars at first. But the 2nd listen was just what I need. Cup cup cup, I dnt even know you but I love your story. Only if my mom had the will power you held.
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
This was to triggering for me. I chose to protect my peace.
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Memoirs are always difficult to rate, but this one deserves 5+ stars. It was fabulous! You experience the many ups, downs, and triumphs of Cupcake’s heart wrenching journey through life. She is the narrator of the story, which I believe, makes it even more powerful. I felt like I knew her personally from her listening to her story and found myself cheering her on.
As many times as this book made me want to cry, it also made me laugh and jump for joy and sit in gratitude at the life that has been dealt to me. Cupcake's life has been no "cake walk." If you can make it through the gruesome parts, you will be well-rewarded. Thought Cupcake's "success" comprises only 1/4 of her memoir, it is by no means glossed over and instead provides closure unlike other memoirs that seem to stop right at the current portion of the author's life. I applaud Cupcake for her bravery and her ambition; she makes me want to work harder than I ever have in my life and reassures me that anything is possible.