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crybabybea's review against another edition
4.5
I especially found the writing similar to other memoirs such as I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Dr. Maya Angelou and I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy, in the way that Ashley C. Ford is able to capture her own childhood voice and mix it with her reflection as an adult. She painted a full picture of the events that shaped her, as well as the people closest to her.
I appreciated especially the portrayal of her mother, who was imperfect in every way; abusive but loving, joyful but full of fear and stress, neglectful but caring, and overall just a woman trying her best with what she was given. As well, her father, incarcerated for 20+ years for a crime unknown to Ashley for the majority of her life (and unknown to the reader until the memoir reaches that point in Ashley's timeline) is a full figure of doting and adoration, while Ashley has to reconcile with the reality his crime and what it means to herself and her family. I found the exploration of familial relationships relatable and touching.
Definitely a standout memoir.
Graphic: Fatphobia, Rape, Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Sexual violence, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Death, Pedophilia, Child abuse, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Terminal illness, Grief, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual harassment, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Stalking, and Violence
kriskelly's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Physical abuse, Child abuse, Mental illness, Rape, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Death
ttidman's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse and Sexual assault
yilliun's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Racism, Rape, and Child abuse
Moderate: Sexual assault
sophierachel's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Sexual assault
pamelaaaa's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Child abuse
eviestarlight's review against another edition
5.0
Moderate: Sexual assault and Domestic abuse
corvingreene's review against another edition
5.0
Moderate: Child abuse, Sexual assault, and Domestic abuse
gygyreadsgygysips's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Sexual assault, Grief, Emotional abuse, Alcoholism, and Rape
mgautreaux's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Rape, Child abuse, Physical abuse, and Sexual assault