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One in a Millennial: On Friendship, Feelings, Fangirls, and Fitting In by Kate Kennedy
6 reviews
readthemol's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
One in a Millennial: On Friendship, Feelings, Fangirls, and Fitting In ✨
“We were raised in preparation for a world that no longer exists, and are forever trying to navigate the terms.”
“Social anxiety is like believing in conspiracy theories about yourself.”
“We were to be sexualized without our consent, no matter what.”
One in a Millennial is broken into three sections - Kennedy’s childhood, her college years, and adulthood - largely reflecting on her own personal experiences, but very relatable to many female millennials.
I listened to this on audio and truly think that’s the way to go with this one - it felt like chatting and reminiscing with a friend! I found myself writing down quote after quote and nodding along to what Kennedy was saying. These stuck out to me the most: a need for validation, being a people pleaser, door beads, American Girl dolls, the mall, the sweet pea lotion/spray from bath and body works, impressive words per minute (thanks computer class), Shel Silverstein, AIM away messages, Lizzie McGuire, a general disposition of rage, “but first coffee”, the female zeitgeist, jeans and a going out top…and so much more.
Kennedy’s description of mental health felt so relatable - “problems don’t feel big enough to feel sad” - and her unique way of describing depression and anxiety felt spot on - “wasn’t completely in power when the power went off.” I’m glad there’s less taboo around mental health and more people are talking about it these days. While this is a mostly light hearted read, she does touch on some tough topics/feelings that I think can feel very singular/isolating, but turns out many others feel/think the same way.
This was put on my radar earlier this year by @bottomlessbooks.ct & @essentiallynovel (thank you!) I had never listened to Kate Kennedy’s podcast before, but I’m so happy I listened to her audiobook!
Thanks to @netgalley and @stmartinspress for the ALC of One in a Millennial! This published on January 23rd, 2024.
“We were raised in preparation for a world that no longer exists, and are forever trying to navigate the terms.”
“Social anxiety is like believing in conspiracy theories about yourself.”
“We were to be sexualized without our consent, no matter what.”
One in a Millennial is broken into three sections - Kennedy’s childhood, her college years, and adulthood - largely reflecting on her own personal experiences, but very relatable to many female millennials.
I listened to this on audio and truly think that’s the way to go with this one - it felt like chatting and reminiscing with a friend! I found myself writing down quote after quote and nodding along to what Kennedy was saying. These stuck out to me the most: a need for validation, being a people pleaser, door beads, American Girl dolls, the mall, the sweet pea lotion/spray from bath and body works, impressive words per minute (thanks computer class), Shel Silverstein, AIM away messages, Lizzie McGuire, a general disposition of rage, “but first coffee”, the female zeitgeist, jeans and a going out top…and so much more.
Kennedy’s description of mental health felt so relatable - “problems don’t feel big enough to feel sad” - and her unique way of describing depression and anxiety felt spot on - “wasn’t completely in power when the power went off.” I’m glad there’s less taboo around mental health and more people are talking about it these days. While this is a mostly light hearted read, she does touch on some tough topics/feelings that I think can feel very singular/isolating, but turns out many others feel/think the same way.
This was put on my radar earlier this year by @bottomlessbooks.ct & @essentiallynovel (thank you!) I had never listened to Kate Kennedy’s podcast before, but I’m so happy I listened to her audiobook!
Thanks to @netgalley and @stmartinspress for the ALC of One in a Millennial! This published on January 23rd, 2024.
Content Warnings
Minor: Eating disorder and Mass/school shootings
sydresnik's review against another edition
lighthearted
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming and Eating disorder
marpaige's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infertility, Eating disorder, Body shaming, and Religious bigotry
toofondofbooks_'s review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage, Sexual assault, Mental illness, Bullying, Eating disorder, Gun violence, Infertility, Pregnancy, Body shaming, Misogyny, and Mass/school shootings
Moderate: Religious bigotry and Sexual content
theyellowbrickreader's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infertility and Alcohol
Moderate: Eating disorder and Mass/school shootings
dogbuttsandbooks's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-paced
2.25
I’ve been following Kate and Be There in Five since the beginning. I literally had a custom doormat! So I was so excited to get an early copy of Kate’s book. But, at the risk of sounding like a mean girl from a Mary Kate and Ashley movie, it was not worth the read. It comes it at a whopping 330 pages, and the chapters take long, meandering trips to get to the point (don’t even get me started on the pages about some song called Quack Diddly Oso in the chapter about sleepovers) — which speaking of, I’m not sure the blurb even knows what the point of the book is? Is it a memoir? Is it an analysis of the early 2000s? I’ve read the whole thing and I’m still not sure.
Kate’s turn of phrase and word play works so well on her podcast, but it is so incredibly heavy handed in this book. I hope it works better on the audio version.
The best parts of this book are the random interstitials and snorkels Kate does into specific pieces of pop culture — this is what I wish the whole book had been. Chapter 11, about how the term “basic” and the way women’s popular interests are used to undermine and discredit 50% of the population was the best chapter and should’ve been the first chapter and outline for the book. I truly wish we could’ve seen more of that conversation. Because girls rule and boys truly drool.
I think Kate is a fun, kind person who has created a wonderful place on the internet, but unfortunately her sheltered life as a middle income white women with almost every privilege on the planet does not make a her the prime person to be the voice of women’s empowerment. Reading dozens of pages about Kate, a thin, white, conventionally attractive, blonde woman wasn’t able to land guys in college … until she shortly after met her husband… just doesn’t sit well in 2023. Despite the hundreds (thousands?) of pop culture references, I remember only a handful about trends and moments that included or would’ve been pivotal for people of color.
All that being said, I know many of her listeners will love this book and in the spirit of Kate’s message to embrace what you love, regardless of others’ opinions, I hope it’s what their dreams are made of (hey now).
The best parts of this book are the random interstitials and snorkels Kate does into specific pieces of pop culture — this is what I wish the whole book had been. Chapter 11, about how the term “basic” and the way women’s popular interests are used to undermine and discredit 50% of the population was the best chapter and should’ve been the first chapter and outline for the book. I truly wish we could’ve seen more of that conversation. Because girls rule and boys truly drool.
I think Kate is a fun, kind person who has created a wonderful place on the internet, but unfortunately her sheltered life as a middle income white women with almost every privilege on the planet does not make a her the prime person to be the voice of women’s empowerment. Reading dozens of pages about Kate, a thin, white, conventionally attractive, blonde woman wasn’t able to land guys in college … until she shortly after met her husband… just doesn’t sit well in 2023. Despite the hundreds (thousands?) of pop culture references, I remember only a handful about trends and moments that included or would’ve been pivotal for people of color.
All that being said, I know many of her listeners will love this book and in the spirit of Kate’s message to embrace what you love, regardless of others’ opinions, I hope it’s what their dreams are made of (hey now).
Thank you to NetGalley and St Martin’s Press for the free advanced release copy.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Medical trauma, Miscarriage, Eating disorder, Mental illness, and Toxic relationship
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