Reviews tagging 'Pregnancy'

Hooked: A Memoir in Crafts by Sutton Foster

8 reviews

juanat77's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective sad fast-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Grief, Pregnancy, Medical content, Miscarriage, Infertility, Animal death, Cancer, Death of parent, and Death

shelbyl's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

4.0

Very nice.  A glimpse into the world of a Broadway star.  But that mega watt grin hides a rough childhood.  A good audiobook.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, Mental illness, and Infertility

honuzbubbles's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent

Moderate: Infertility, Pregnancy, Mental illness, Grief, Animal death, Cursing, Emotional abuse, and Cancer

Minor: Bullying

blissofalife's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

Told through the art and crafts she’s made during the ups and downs throughout her life, she makes beautiful connections to each era and piece throughout.  I appreciated how frequently she would share an experience, and follow it up with her reflection or understanding of it now through therapy and the things she created. Quick read, if you’re crafty you’ll definitely relate.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Chronic illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, Animal death, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Grief, Infertility, Pregnancy, Medical content, and Terminal illness

She is careful not to go into any details regarding potentially triggering subjects, though they are still mentioned. At no point does she make you relive any traumatic experiences with her.

brianneh's review against another edition

emotional reflective fast-paced

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Animal death

stefhany's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad fast-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infertility, Pregnancy, Death of parent, Death, Miscarriage, Grief, Cancer, Medical content, and Mental illness

inkdrinkers's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

5.0

I adored this audiobook! 

I don't know much about Sutton Foster, or musical theater - I wouldn't even consider myself a fan of if, but I really loved hearing Sutton's story from her own perspective.

There was so much in this book about growing up and being the outcast, navigating difficult relationships with peers and family, understanding a religious upbringing, and finally understanding you're allowed to be proud and happy of yourself in the good moments. This audiobook was wonderful! I loved the ending where Sutton compared it to a patchwork quilt of all the various moments in her life she wanted to write down and remember. 

I would definitely recommend this to anyone, fans or otherwise. It's just a well written memior with a lot of heart. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent, Pregnancy, Panic attacks/disorders, and Infertility

samchase112's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

3.25

I adore Sutton Foster, mainly for her work with Amy Sherman-Palladino (including Bunheads, so good!!) so when I learned she had a memoir, I was 100% in. This was such an interesting peek into Sutton's life and relationship with those around her, especially her mother. I enjoyed learning about the progression of her career, and how it coincided with the progression of her life. The book felt disjointed at times, especially the beginning, and after reading Cheryl Strayed's memoir, I couldn't help hoping for even more openness and honesty from Sutton (although, of course, that's selfish of me). All in all, I really enjoyed this listen, and highly recommend the audiobook!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, and Cancer

Moderate: Pregnancy, Bullying, and Grief