Reviews tagging 'Emotional abuse'

Hooked: How Crafting Saved My Life by Sutton Foster

7 reviews

honuzbubbles's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent

Moderate: Infertility, Pregnancy, Mental illness, Grief, Animal death, Cursing, Emotional abuse, and Cancer

Minor: Bullying

samchase112's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

3.25

I adore Sutton Foster, mainly for her work with Amy Sherman-Palladino (including Bunheads, so good!!) so when I learned she had a memoir, I was 100% in. This was such an interesting peek into Sutton's life and relationship with those around her, especially her mother. I enjoyed learning about the progression of her career, and how it coincided with the progression of her life. The book felt disjointed at times, especially the beginning, and after reading Cheryl Strayed's memoir, I couldn't help hoping for even more openness and honesty from Sutton (although, of course, that's selfish of me). All in all, I really enjoyed this listen, and highly recommend the audiobook!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, and Cancer

Moderate: Pregnancy, Bullying, and Grief

threeundertwopnw's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Cancer, and Infertility

Minor: Emotional abuse and Grief

kyleb's review against another edition

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infertility

Minor: Emotional abuse

katherine_alexis's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse and Infertility

bodagirl's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

5.0

This is one of the better memoirs I've read. I can hear Foster's voice very clearly and I identify with her crafting journey. I too tie certain projects to points in my life, maybe not as concretely as she does, but I get flashes of memory when I pick up certain projects. The writing style is simple and clear, but the chapters "Owl Blanket" and "Character Portraits" truly moved me.

I can't wait to discuss this with my yarn club.  I also used the "Buddy Read" function with @hayleyrandol and I really enjoyed it. Leaving and replying to comments as you read with a friend - it's perfect for virtual clubs, though I think there is a limit to the number of people who can join. Even without the buddy feature, I'm enjoying SG's journal feature; I think it could make me more intentional with my reading

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent and Medical content

Moderate: Infertility, Mental illness, and Emotional abuse

katrinaburch's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

5.0

Wow just wow... This book is fantastic. Now I may be a bit biased because I love Sutton but even if you have no idea who she is or what she's done, this book is really good. I laughed, I cried, I just... Was in awe. I didn't know much of Sutton's life story other than her brother Hunter and her career stuff so these parts of the book were fascinating, heartbreaking, and amazing all at the same time. 

As someone who started crochet to keep my hands busy, i really identified with that part of the book as well. 

Just go read it. It's fantastic.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Animal death, Cancer, Cursing, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Grief, Infertility, and Toxic relationship