Reviews tagging 'Medical content'

Hooked: How Crafting Saved My Life by Sutton Foster

5 reviews

juanat77's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective sad fast-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Grief, Pregnancy, Medical content, Miscarriage, Infertility, Animal death, Cancer, Death of parent, and Death

blissofalife's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

Told through the art and crafts she’s made during the ups and downs throughout her life, she makes beautiful connections to each era and piece throughout.  I appreciated how frequently she would share an experience, and follow it up with her reflection or understanding of it now through therapy and the things she created. Quick read, if you’re crafty you’ll definitely relate.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Chronic illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, Animal death, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Grief, Infertility, Pregnancy, Medical content, and Terminal illness

She is careful not to go into any details regarding potentially triggering subjects, though they are still mentioned. At no point does she make you relive any traumatic experiences with her.

stefhany's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad fast-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infertility, Pregnancy, Death of parent, Death, Miscarriage, Grief, Cancer, Medical content, and Mental illness

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

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