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3.79 AVERAGE
3.79 AVERAGE
Jami Attenberg truly has a gift for writing. I found her approachable, relatable, and able to articulate feelings and experiences in a way that I never could! On my way to buy all her books because I could not get enough of her writing style.
adventurous
reflective
medium-paced
This book is hard to describe. It is definitely a memoir, and I would say perhaps mostly a travel memoir. However, there is more to it then that - it is about growing up, family and friends, relationships, being single, and getting older. It is nice to read about the real-life experiences of an older single woman who is leading and full and satisfying life, with success to boot.
This memoir affected me in a way I can't quite put my finger on; I kind of feel nostalgic for a life I never knew? Attenberg writes with a warmth (even when discussing the dark stuff) that just makes me feel overcome with sentimentality.
I enjoyed a lot of this book, but chapter 14 really did a number on me.
I enjoyed a lot of this book, but chapter 14 really did a number on me.
Listened - quick - funny - found myself drifting off a few times, may have been just my mood @ the time. Would want to maybe go back and reread a physical copy - lots of quotable moments and since short - may improve rating to read it, narration was enjoyably done. Definitely interested in checking out other works by her.
reflective
slow-paced
This was 50% super interesting and 50% boring travelogue of someone who seems to consider herself still a struggling writer even though she's being sent to Italy for book events.
adventurous
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-paced
As the daughter of a traveling salesman, Jami Attenberg was born to hit the road. In this memoir, Attenberg discusses how her wanderings have impacted her writing and vice versa. It’s a beautifully written, thought-provoking exploration of how one writer found her voice. I also enjoyed Attenberg's contemplations on writing and her experiences in the publishing industry. It definitely made me want to go back and reread some of her past books!
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
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