Scan barcode
Reviews tagging 'Miscarriage'
One in a Millennial: On Friendship, Feelings, Fangirls, and Fitting In by Kate Kennedy
32 reviews
lysstea's review against another edition
4.25
Moderate: Miscarriage and Pregnancy
arireadsitall's review against another edition
4.5
Minor: Miscarriage
kari_f's review against another edition
4.0
Overall I really enjoyed this book. Even though I didn’t relate to some of the author’s perspectives, I felt like she did a nice job unpacking so much about millennial stereotypes, as well as the many ways millennial culture impacted the world and how previous generations impacted what would become millennial culture.
She touched on purity culture, how women are/were portrayed in media, capitalism, the importance of friendship, and finding/being proud of one’s identity.
There were a few bits that felt repetitive, and I honestly didn’t like all the puns. A few would have been fine, but it got to the point that they were taking me out of the headspace of the book. The book also felt like a memoir even though the author stated several times that it wasn’t.
Otherwise, though, I felt like this was an excellent dive into millennialism in the US, and I’m curious to find out more about how some of these aspects of life impacted millennials in other countries.
Thanks so much to St. Martin’s Press and Netgalley for the advanced copy!
Moderate: Misogyny and Miscarriage
toofondofbooks_'s review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Miscarriage, Sexual assault, Mental illness, Bullying, Eating disorder, Gun violence, Infertility, Pregnancy, Body shaming, Misogyny, and Mass/school shootings
Moderate: Religious bigotry and Sexual content
jaklyn_heath_reads's review against another edition
5.0
The discussions about being a fan girl, being made to feel silly for liking things, the real talk about purity culture at church, and the thousands of references to nostalgic things from growing up both were highly entertaining and served to heal something in me that I didn’t know needed healing.
I haven’t felt this feeling of being deeply understood and like I’m part of a special insiders club in a VERY long time. I wouldn’t trade this feeling for the world and I will be screaming my praises for this book from the rooftop for a long time to come.
I’m so glad I got to listen to the audiobook as Kate Kennedy narrated it. I LOVED how the producers of the book decided to keep in the parts where Kate’s voice breaks when talking about how much she loves her husband, when discussing a pregnancy loss, when talking about an influential boss who has since passed, and in her acknowledgements. It was so moving to hear the real emotion behind her words.
I LOVED this book. I am telling everyone I know to read it.
Minor: Infertility, Miscarriage, Mass/school shootings, and Mental illness
llehouser's review against another edition
3.75
From vacation boyfriends to Now & Then, Clueless, and AIM, Kate Kennedy encapsulated what it means to be a millennial and relayed her experience in easy-to-digest essays and poems. She pokes fun at millennials in a way only fellow millennials are allowed to do. The interspersed song lyrics felt like little Easter eggs of throwback goodness.
I felt myself either going back to simpler times or thinking about what I still need to discuss at my next therapy session. I also never knew I had such strong feelings about NSync's "God Must Have Spent Have Spent a Little More Time on You" (and is that not the longest song title ever?!). The Parent Trap essay resonated most with me... Kennedy's anecdote from the HomeGoods line has been me so many times.
Absolutely recommend. The audio narration is a gem. I could feel (and often hear) Kennedy's emotion. Her wit and dry humor was refreshing.
Graphic: Infertility
Moderate: Miscarriage and Mental illness
feliciaguestwrites's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Miscarriage and Infertility
Moderate: Mass/school shootings
bibliomich's review against another edition
4.5
I loved this book. It took me a minute to get used to Kate's pun-filled, slant-rhyme-obsessed phrases, but once I settled into her quirky style of writing, I loved the content of the book. One in a Millennial was a true trip down memory lane. Kate resurfaced memories that I didn't even know I had--of toys, shows, even *experiences* that I had long forgotten. Perhaps it's because I'm more or less the exact same age and from more or less the same socioeconomic demographic as Kate, but I was shocked at how much of her story felt deeply familiar. I do wonder if people who grew up in a different time or had different experiences may not enjoy the book in the same way, because there are many references to TV shows, song lyrics, cultural moments, etc. that really made this book a fun read for me.
What I was most impressed with was the Kate's sensitivity and self-awareness throughout this book. She was quick to recognize her privilege, vulnerable when sharing her experiences, and very intentional with her language choices.
As mentioned before, Kate is a podcast host, so she was a natural choice to narrate the audiobook. While I generally prefer books that are not narrated by the author, Kate does an excellent job. You can often hear her starting to tear up at some of the more emotional moments in the story, and it added so much to the reading experience.
Thank you to NetGalley for my ALC of this book.
Moderate: Miscarriage
Minor: Gun violence and Mass/school shootings
gab2411's review against another edition
3.5
Moderate: Miscarriage and Pregnancy
cestmackenzie's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Infertility
Minor: Mass/school shootings, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual assault