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joshlegere's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
4.5
bpelle0207's review
1.0
This memoir was an incredibly, disgustingly sad retelling of a life which isn’t to say that it shouldn’t be told or shied away from, but the repetitive nature of the stories, quotes from cruel family members, references to religion and excruciatingly slow pace made this a 1 star for me.
100pagesaday's review
4.0
With amazing strength and elegant, truthful, and heartfelt execution, Goldie Taylor recounts her tumultuous childhood through to her high school years. As a young black woman growing up in Missouri in the 1970’s and 1980’s, Goldie lives through neighborhood changes, racial changes and desegregation of schools. Goldie’s personal life is full of many ups and downs. Beginning with her father’s death, then being raped at a young age and dropped at her Aunt’s house, Goldie begins to self-destruct. However, a teacher at her new school recognizes Goldie’s potential and intense emotion. Goldie begins to excel academically and finds an outlet for the pain she has carried with her for so long.
Written with amazing authenticity, Goldie reflects on her childhood. The long-lasting effects of generational trauma and racism were palpable. Even as Goldie is abused and begins to inflict pain upon herself, I could see the sparks of hope in what Goldie found joy in. It was very interesting to see Goldie’s thoughts on her family members and their dynamics, especially the Aunt and Uncle who raised her. I was amazed at Goldie’s power to forgive and see that the adults were just as troubled as the children. Goldie also gave a unique perspective on her community and the differences she saw in her community and predominantly white communities. Though Goldie’s life was difficult, she is a survivor and found her strengths to persevere through extreme circumstances. The Love You Save is an eye-opening memoir of childhood, race and hope.
This book was received for free in return for an honest review.
Written with amazing authenticity, Goldie reflects on her childhood. The long-lasting effects of generational trauma and racism were palpable. Even as Goldie is abused and begins to inflict pain upon herself, I could see the sparks of hope in what Goldie found joy in. It was very interesting to see Goldie’s thoughts on her family members and their dynamics, especially the Aunt and Uncle who raised her. I was amazed at Goldie’s power to forgive and see that the adults were just as troubled as the children. Goldie also gave a unique perspective on her community and the differences she saw in her community and predominantly white communities. Though Goldie’s life was difficult, she is a survivor and found her strengths to persevere through extreme circumstances. The Love You Save is an eye-opening memoir of childhood, race and hope.
This book was received for free in return for an honest review.
shannanh's review
5.0
The love you save was one of the most heartbreaking memoirs I've read this year. The author takes us on an emotional journey filled with heartache and tears. I absolutely shed many tears while reading this book. It was gripping and emotional. My heart broke into pieces as I was reading and it took me a minute to recover from this book. You are going to need a big box of tissues nearby. I couldn't help but feel sorry for her as I was reading her story.