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caitlinxreads's review against another edition
3.0
I loved how honest Lily was about her experiences with eating disorders, insecurities, and dating. However, I was disappointed with this book. I had expected this amazing reading experience, but most of what she says had already been said by so many others. Also, this novel felt like less of I went on this trip and here's what I learned (what I wanted) and more of I learned things over time. Also, she repeats herself. A lot. I felt like each chapter was so similar to the last and I lost interest throughout. This took me 2 weeks to finish. It should have taken 2 days.
gaymoonreader's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this. I listened to this via audiobook, which I totally recommend. On the rare occasions that I decide to read memoirs--as I typically do not read nonfiction--I always listen to the audiobook versions because it is narrated by that person, which really helps me to connect to what they are saying. I am hearing it directly from them, which makes it much more personal to me.
This audiobook was no exception. I got to really hear how Lily really struggled with things, but realized later that she needed to experience that in order to get through another difficult situation in her life. She talked about her family and relationships and her struggles with her eating disorders, and just so much more. This book really had a couple major themes that were central to it, and those were definitely loving yourself and accepting yourself, even with the good, the bad and the ugly.
I could actually apply that theme to myself because when it comes to your identity, I really struggled with that over the past year or so. I struggled with accepting and loving myself as a bisexual woman. I grew up in such a homophobic household, so it was a real struggle to say that I am okay with myself, and that there is nothing wrong about liking the same sex. It has taken me a while to get to this point. I have a girlfriend now, I am out of the closet, and I am so happy. I am the happiest I have ever been, and I couldn't have accomplished all of these strides within my self-acceptance if it hadn't been for my best friend and my girlfriend, both who are part of the LGBT community.
I realized I can only surround myself with those that love me for me, despite my shortcomings or what they perceive as shortcomings. When Lily was talking about her journey to self-love and self-acceptance, it just really hit me and made me realize everything I have gone through and that I wouldn't be who I am today if I hadn't gone through those experiences. I honestly wouldn't change a thing because I am so much more healthy now both mentally and physically, and that is just something I never thought I would be able to say.
Overall, this memoir helped me to be super self-reflective, I learned about so much more shit that she went through, and it was just a lot of really great insight into her as an actress and as a person, and I just really enjoyed this.
This audiobook was no exception. I got to really hear how Lily really struggled with things, but realized later that she needed to experience that in order to get through another difficult situation in her life. She talked about her family and relationships and her struggles with her eating disorders, and just so much more. This book really had a couple major themes that were central to it, and those were definitely loving yourself and accepting yourself, even with the good, the bad and the ugly.
I could actually apply that theme to myself because when it comes to your identity, I really struggled with that over the past year or so. I struggled with accepting and loving myself as a bisexual woman. I grew up in such a homophobic household, so it was a real struggle to say that I am okay with myself, and that there is nothing wrong about liking the same sex. It has taken me a while to get to this point. I have a girlfriend now, I am out of the closet, and I am so happy. I am the happiest I have ever been, and I couldn't have accomplished all of these strides within my self-acceptance if it hadn't been for my best friend and my girlfriend, both who are part of the LGBT community.
I realized I can only surround myself with those that love me for me, despite my shortcomings or what they perceive as shortcomings. When Lily was talking about her journey to self-love and self-acceptance, it just really hit me and made me realize everything I have gone through and that I wouldn't be who I am today if I hadn't gone through those experiences. I honestly wouldn't change a thing because I am so much more healthy now both mentally and physically, and that is just something I never thought I would be able to say.
Overall, this memoir helped me to be super self-reflective, I learned about so much more shit that she went through, and it was just a lot of really great insight into her as an actress and as a person, and I just really enjoyed this.
capitalizm's review against another edition
2.0
i am a huge fan of lily since 2010 but this book was just not for me.
it was really amazing to read about her and her struggles and learn from my idol, but it was also repetitive and boring. i do like that she brought light to eating disorders and shared resources for people who might need help.
love always and forever lily, but i didn't like this.
i might edit this review later.
it was really amazing to read about her and her struggles and learn from my idol, but it was also repetitive and boring. i do like that she brought light to eating disorders and shared resources for people who might need help.
love always and forever lily, but i didn't like this.
i might edit this review later.
christian_jeanne's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
2.75
Don't get me wrong its a great story.
The thing that got to me, why its just 2.75 stars, was its formating, its kinda all over the place. But then again thats the concept of being Unfiltered! So i really can't complain.
The thing that got to me, why its just 2.75 stars, was its formating, its kinda all over the place. But then again thats the concept of being Unfiltered! So i really can't complain.
mef84's review against another edition
I like Lily Collins as an actress. She did well in, To the Bone, though a huge part of that may be due to it being so real for her. Without giving too much away, there are two reasons I did not give this 5 stars, and I hope I'm not being too harsh. 1. I felt as though Lily was trying to convince herself along with trying to convince the reader. I don't know how else to phrase that without sounding like a judgemental @$$hole. I don't mean to be, honest, it's just that there were parts that were not believable, and I think with the title of her book, I should believe she means what she says. The other part that bugged me a bit was that she sometimes sounded oblivious to her privilege.
Spoiler alert: when she is learning about different places in school, she mentions how her mom took her to travel them around the time of learning about them, and how many students would be able to say this? Maybe it was her style of writing, or maybe it just rubbed me the wrong way, but she sometimes came off spoiled and unaware.
Spoiler alert: when she is learning about different places in school, she mentions how her mom took her to travel them around the time of learning about them, and how many students would be able to say this? Maybe it was her style of writing, or maybe it just rubbed me the wrong way, but she sometimes came off spoiled and unaware.
hanmccull's review against another edition
3.0
I was really looking forward to learning more about Lily’s life, and was a bit disappointed this is more of a self-help book for young girls. Lily doesn’t really delve into specifics, instead providing quite high-level “life lessons”. 2.5 stars
camifestari's review against another edition
5.0
Reread January 2022:
I said 3 years ago that I should read this when I need to boost my self-love and I was right. I felt in my gut that I needed to read this so I did, and I'm so glad I did.
4.8/5
I bought this book cause I love Lily and I thought it was gonna be interesting to read about her story, but it was so much more. I felt really inspired! I think I read this at the right time and that's why it was really meaningful.
It's so full of wisdom and positivity!
I would definitely recommend it~
I was doubtful about giving it a 5 stars, cause it's not this amazing fantasy book with an amazing world building, plot and characters. But for how it made me feel, it meant 5 stars (4.8 cause there just a couple of chapters I didn't care for). That's how insipired I felt. Definitely a re-read for when I need to boost my self-love and confidence.
I said 3 years ago that I should read this when I need to boost my self-love and I was right. I felt in my gut that I needed to read this so I did, and I'm so glad I did.
4.8/5
I bought this book cause I love Lily and I thought it was gonna be interesting to read about her story, but it was so much more. I felt really inspired! I think I read this at the right time and that's why it was really meaningful.
It's so full of wisdom and positivity!
I would definitely recommend it~
I was doubtful about giving it a 5 stars, cause it's not this amazing fantasy book with an amazing world building, plot and characters. But for how it made me feel, it meant 5 stars (4.8 cause there just a couple of chapters I didn't care for). That's how insipired I felt. Definitely a re-read for when I need to boost my self-love and confidence.