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melanders_07's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Abortion, Mental illness, Self harm, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Pregnancy, Racism, Sexual harassment, and Sexism
Minor: Colonisation, Infidelity, Violence, Classism, Pandemic/Epidemic, Drug use, and Emotional abuse
gabriellejane's review against another edition
emotional
funny
fast-paced
No star ratings for memoirs!
I did enjoy this on audio, although when sped up slightly (1.3-1.4x) the rhythm was off. I would recommend the audio as it's read by the author but would recommend keeping the speed at the normal cadence.
I read this in one big chunk while on a sick day, so there may have been some brain fog while reading the chapters, but overall I thought it was pretty engaging. I haven't read her book of poetry or her YA debut novel, but they have been on my list for a few years now. While YA isn't really my go-to genre, I am considering reading it this year. I liked the tie-in to her novel and the last chapter of this memoir. I might have found a greater connection to the memoir if I had read her books beforehand, but I don't need to know anything about a memoirist to enjoy said memoir.
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I did enjoy this on audio, although when sped up slightly (1.3-1.4x) the rhythm was off. I would recommend the audio as it's read by the author but would recommend keeping the speed at the normal cadence.
I read this in one big chunk while on a sick day, so there may have been some brain fog while reading the chapters, but overall I thought it was pretty engaging. I haven't read her book of poetry or her YA debut novel, but they have been on my list for a few years now. While YA isn't really my go-to genre, I am considering reading it this year. I liked the tie-in to her novel and the last chapter of this memoir. I might have found a greater connection to the memoir if I had read her books beforehand, but I don't need to know anything about a memoirist to enjoy said memoir.
There are some CWs to look at before reading!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abortion, Infidelity, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
readingthroughinfinity's review against another edition
challenging
dark
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
3.25
Thanks to Libro FM for providing me with an advance audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
This is a raw, hard-hitting memoir about Erika Sánchez's life as a Mexican American poet and someone with mental health problems. Sánchez candidly discusses her struggles with depression and suicidal thoughts, her abortion, her art and poetry, and her diagnosis of bipolar disorder.
I really appreciated the author's open honesty when discussing her mental and physical health, especially when there's still so much stigma around certain MH issues. I think this book has the potential to help a lot of people who have had similar experiences to Sánchez, but might not have ever read about them on-page. Although there are some humorous and light-hearted moments, this book is quite an intense read, so be aware of the content warnings going in.
This is a raw, hard-hitting memoir about Erika Sánchez's life as a Mexican American poet and someone with mental health problems. Sánchez candidly discusses her struggles with depression and suicidal thoughts, her abortion, her art and poetry, and her diagnosis of bipolar disorder.
I really appreciated the author's open honesty when discussing her mental and physical health, especially when there's still so much stigma around certain MH issues. I think this book has the potential to help a lot of people who have had similar experiences to Sánchez, but might not have ever read about them on-page. Although there are some humorous and light-hearted moments, this book is quite an intense read, so be aware of the content warnings going in.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abortion, Body shaming, Infidelity, Medical content, Medical trauma, Rape, Mental illness, Pregnancy, Racism, Religious bigotry, Sexual content, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Fatphobia, Sexual harassment, Xenophobia, Bullying, and Drug use
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