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spookyfaith's review
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
4.0
This book was so good I could forgive her use of “lol” and other text slang.
I really appreciated her honesty and willingness to own up to her mistakes as well as correct them. She doesn’t shy away from discomfort and isn’t afraid to point out where she has made mistakes.
Her writing is both beautiful and funny; a very memorable combination.
I really appreciated her honesty and willingness to own up to her mistakes as well as correct them. She doesn’t shy away from discomfort and isn’t afraid to point out where she has made mistakes.
Her writing is both beautiful and funny; a very memorable combination.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Suicide, Hate crime, Mental illness, Toxic friendship, Racism, Toxic relationship, and Rape
julmariaa's review
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
I enjoyed listening to Wu’s (on Audible) emotional yet at times comedic reflection on her childhood, complicated familial and romantic relationships, parent’s immigration and marriage story, the hustle it takes to be an Asian woman in Hollywood, examining Asian tropes such as the “tiger mom,” and more. She retells her past examining her feelings of guilt, shame and trauma.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide and Rape
laurenlee2158's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Suicide, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
addytunn's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
This is the first book I finished all the way through... with my ears.
And I loved it! Constance Wu shined with the narration of the book, and I swear I could hear her tear up during a certain part. It felt so authentic and unapologetically her.
The one thing I'd tell anyone before reading is that this book is not put in chronological order, and is quite literally a collection of essays. One moment there's an extremely candid chapter about her time in Hollywood, to bubbly childhood memories. If you do decide to check this out, listen to it! You won't regret it.
And I loved it! Constance Wu shined with the narration of the book, and I swear I could hear her tear up during a certain part. It felt so authentic and unapologetically her.
The one thing I'd tell anyone before reading is that this book is not put in chronological order, and is quite literally a collection of essays. One moment there's an extremely candid chapter about her time in Hollywood, to bubbly childhood memories. If you do decide to check this out, listen to it! You won't regret it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Suicide, Racism, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Pregnancy
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