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lilpunkboi's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
inspiring
medium-paced
4.0
A moving story about generational trauma, accepting and healing from childhood abuse, and finding reflections of yourself in generations since passed. Alan does a great job bouncing between what lighthearted stories he's able to tell, and the darker more emotional parts of his past, as well as the past of his father and grandfather. Cried more than once, but I really appreciate the openness and honesty of his story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Suicide, War, and Mental illness
saoirsewolfe's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse
Moderate: War and Violence
Minor: Death of parent, Gun violence, and Suicide
courto875's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Bullying, Child abuse, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Gaslighting, Physical abuse, and Violence
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: War and Cancer
samchase112's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.25
Wow, this was a lot. I cannot commend Alan Cumming enough for sharing his story, this story, in such a beautiful way. Hearing his narration as he recounted his traumatic and triumphant memories was an amazing experience, and I’m so glad I listened. There were a few moments, especially at the end and when he shared memories of his grandmother, where he made me cry — justifiably, I think. This was a wonderful memoir, and I highly recommend it to readers even unfamiliar with Cumming himself.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Death, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Abandonment and Grief
Minor: Transphobia, War, Death of parent, Medical content, and Cancer
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