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4.51 AVERAGE
4.51 AVERAGE
Highly recommend audiobook. 5 ⭐️ Read it, then go and watch Nanette on Netflix if you haven’t. Or rewatch if you have.
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Will try to remember to come back to. Stopped around 40%
I went into this book expecting it to sound like one of Gadsby's comedy shows. It doesn't, so I was thrown off at first. But the longer I listened, the more it drew me in, and it was fascinating to hear Gadsby talk about their life and formative experiences, and everything that set them on the path they're on now, including all the obstacles and traumas they faced. And though it's not as packed with jokes as one of their routines, their humor is evident, threaded throughout in a way that drew me in even further.
10 Steps to Nanette by Hannah Gadsby
I received a copy of this book from @pridebooktours ! Tysm for allowing me to read cool books by people like me
I received a copy of this book from @pridebooktours ! Tysm for allowing me to read cool books by people like me
Keep in mind when picking this up, that this memoir heavily tackles mental health issues, past abuse, and sexual assault.
It's been over a month since I've finished this book and I still haven't put together a proper review - but I don't thing I could write something that does justice to Hannah's unbelievable candor. While some of the book discusses anecdotes from childhood, most of her stories have to do with trauma - whether its her experiences in childhood while being undiagnosed with autism, or being molested repeatedly as a teenager and not telling anyone, or assaults that she's gone through, and on top of all that, she paints you a vivid picture of just how fucking homophobic Tasmania was to grow up in. Not being Australian, and being a different age, I didn't know just how much it must have sucked to be queer and grow up there. What that must do to a person who is just starting to come into their own. The very real violence she encountered by being gay, even for being assumed to be gay.
Hannah writes very warmly and lovingly about her family, though personally I found it hard to like her mom when she sometimes comes off curt and mean. Maybe I'm missing something, but I wouldn't respond well to that.
I learned a lot from reading this, about her neurodivergent experience, about the coping mechanisms which have gotten her through, and what total breakdowns looked like to her.. that I could relate to. I wish I could be as observant and eloquent about the world.
I hope to see more from Hannah in the future - writing or shows, or maybe something for slightly younger readers about one of the topics she's passionate about? I'm here for it.
It's been over a month since I've finished this book and I still haven't put together a proper review - but I don't thing I could write something that does justice to Hannah's unbelievable candor. While some of the book discusses anecdotes from childhood, most of her stories have to do with trauma - whether its her experiences in childhood while being undiagnosed with autism, or being molested repeatedly as a teenager and not telling anyone, or assaults that she's gone through, and on top of all that, she paints you a vivid picture of just how fucking homophobic Tasmania was to grow up in. Not being Australian, and being a different age, I didn't know just how much it must have sucked to be queer and grow up there. What that must do to a person who is just starting to come into their own. The very real violence she encountered by being gay, even for being assumed to be gay.
Hannah writes very warmly and lovingly about her family, though personally I found it hard to like her mom when she sometimes comes off curt and mean. Maybe I'm missing something, but I wouldn't respond well to that.
I learned a lot from reading this, about her neurodivergent experience, about the coping mechanisms which have gotten her through, and what total breakdowns looked like to her.. that I could relate to. I wish I could be as observant and eloquent about the world.
I hope to see more from Hannah in the future - writing or shows, or maybe something for slightly younger readers about one of the topics she's passionate about? I'm here for it.
I love Hannah Gadsby’s perspective on the world and on her own life experiences. I listened to the audiobook, and also love her voices-as-reader. This was a delight to read, and provided insight on Gadsby’s upbringing, as well as the misogyny she experiences in comedy (as well as ableism, homophobia, etc.). Great read.
I listened to the Audible version of this, read by the author & LOVED EVERY MINUTE!
I will preface by saying I have told everyone & their dog to watch Nanette as it is positively brilliant (as is Douglas.)
I'm enamored by Ms. Gadsby - by her insight, her humor, her class, her honesty. If I could, I would send someone to summon her to meet me.
I will preface by saying I have told everyone & their dog to watch Nanette as it is positively brilliant (as is Douglas.)
I'm enamored by Ms. Gadsby - by her insight, her humor, her class, her honesty. If I could, I would send someone to summon her to meet me.
Currently rating this book 3 stars because I don't quite know how else to read this.
Firstly, I haven't seen Nanette. I know, I know, terrible mistake on my behalf. But in my defence, I did advertising for it back in the original Fringe circuit and have since developed a Pavlovian response to any show I worked on in that I never want to see or hear about it again. I'll make an effort to remedy this and watch Nanette before book club meets.
The book is dense. The font isn't particularly small but the pages are filled, top to bottom. It's wall upon wall of text. But Gadsby is a brilliant writer and despite the tidal waves of text on every single page, their talent with writing and line delivery cannot be denied.
The topic isn't exactly pleasant and Hannah's choice to skirt the traumatic events in their life doesn't take away from it. The anxiety and crushing events that have shaped them and their stand-up features throughout. The pressure is constant and without reprieve, right up until the end... which I suspect is both absolutely intentional and reflective of the show.
I think I'll need some time to mull over this book and collect my thoughts. If asked if I enjoyed it, so far my only response would be a slow, drawn out 'yes'.
Firstly, I haven't seen Nanette. I know, I know, terrible mistake on my behalf. But in my defence, I did advertising for it back in the original Fringe circuit and have since developed a Pavlovian response to any show I worked on in that I never want to see or hear about it again. I'll make an effort to remedy this and watch Nanette before book club meets.
The book is dense. The font isn't particularly small but the pages are filled, top to bottom. It's wall upon wall of text. But Gadsby is a brilliant writer and despite the tidal waves of text on every single page, their talent with writing and line delivery cannot be denied.
The topic isn't exactly pleasant and Hannah's choice to skirt the traumatic events in their life doesn't take away from it. The anxiety and crushing events that have shaped them and their stand-up features throughout. The pressure is constant and without reprieve, right up until the end... which I suspect is both absolutely intentional and reflective of the show.
I think I'll need some time to mull over this book and collect my thoughts. If asked if I enjoyed it, so far my only response would be a slow, drawn out 'yes'.