Reviews tagging 'Sexual assault'

Somebody's Daughter: A Memoir by Ashley C. Ford

253 reviews

wordssearched's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Child abuse

miayukino's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual harassment, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Medical content, Domestic abuse, Sexual violence, Sexual content, Child abuse, and Terminal illness

Moderate: Stalking and Cancer

aptopolsky's review against another edition

reflective slow-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault

nicoyarose's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective medium-paced

3.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, and Rape

cottagecorecabbage's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape

Moderate: Cancer, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Abortion and Racism

crybabybea's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

4.5

A thoughtful, intimate look at the complexity of human relationships, especially of those closest to us. Ashley C. Ford's writing is pensive and poignant as she details how her childhood experiences shaped the way she views the people she loves, as well as how she views herself. I found the writing to be incredibly human and I found myself relating to much of her story despite its differences. 

I especially found the writing similar to other memoirs such as I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Dr. Maya Angelou and I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy, in the way that Ashley C. Ford is able to capture her own childhood voice and mix it with her reflection as an adult. She painted a full picture of the events that shaped her, as well as the people closest to her.

I appreciated especially the portrayal of her mother, who was imperfect in every way; abusive but loving, joyful but full of fear and stress, neglectful but caring, and overall just a woman trying her best with what she was given. As well, her father, incarcerated for 20+ years for a crime unknown to Ashley for the majority of her life (and unknown to the reader until the memoir reaches that point in Ashley's timeline) is a full figure of doting and adoration, while Ashley has to reconcile with the reality his crime and what it means to herself and her family. I found the exploration of familial relationships relatable and touching.

Definitely a standout memoir.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fatphobia, Rape, Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Sexual violence, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Death, Pedophilia, Child abuse, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Terminal illness, Grief, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual harassment, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Stalking, and Violence

kriskelly's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

this book reminded me of why i love memoirs so much :’)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Child abuse, Mental illness, Rape, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Death

ttidman's review against another edition

challenging emotional medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse and Sexual assault

yilliun's review against another edition

dark reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Rape, and Child abuse

Moderate: Sexual assault

sophierachel's review against another edition

challenging dark inspiring reflective slow-paced

4.5

A beautiful story about being a daughter, the complex relationships between daughters and (grand)mothers, and telling your truth. Some chapters were really heavy and I had to take a break of reading. But I’m glad I read this beautiful memoir. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault