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4.5 AVERAGE
4.5 AVERAGE
5 freaking stars
Jennette’s story gave me chills - the details of the abuse she endured and her resulting disordered behaviors were gut wrenching. I had to put this down and pick it back up several times. I wanted to roundhouse kick her mom at every turn. And her dad for allowing the abuse and being completely absent in their lives (and basically every man in this book having no integrity, except Connor). My jaw was on the floor with her describing dissociating while being showered and wiped by her mom well into her late teenage years. Horrifying. It’s truly amazing that she still had so much gusto and personality. I’m in awe of how she took her power back, named her abuse and got into the nitty gritty of her recovery process. I am curious about the decision to nickname Dan Schneider “the creator” but fully naming Ariana Grande. It feels like kind of an icky choice but I’m hopeful there’s a reason for that. She definitely gives pickmeisha vibes within this book at times so I’m hoping that’s also something that has changed for her over time. Other than that, I loved her style of writing - she has great comedic timing and it brings levity into these very dark anecdotes. I’m impressed she didn’t kick over the tombstone at the end but even more so that she won’t return (and seriously, what parent tells their kid to visit their grave EVERY DAY?!? Ughhhhhh this lady was really not even worth the box she’s buried in!)
Jennette’s story gave me chills - the details of the abuse she endured and her resulting disordered behaviors were gut wrenching. I had to put this down and pick it back up several times. I wanted to roundhouse kick her mom at every turn. And her dad for allowing the abuse and being completely absent in their lives (and basically every man in this book having no integrity, except Connor). My jaw was on the floor with her describing dissociating while being showered and wiped by her mom well into her late teenage years. Horrifying. It’s truly amazing that she still had so much gusto and personality. I’m in awe of how she took her power back, named her abuse and got into the nitty gritty of her recovery process. I am curious about the decision to nickname Dan Schneider “the creator” but fully naming Ariana Grande. It feels like kind of an icky choice but I’m hopeful there’s a reason for that. She definitely gives pickmeisha vibes within this book at times so I’m hoping that’s also something that has changed for her over time. Other than that, I loved her style of writing - she has great comedic timing and it brings levity into these very dark anecdotes. I’m impressed she didn’t kick over the tombstone at the end but even more so that she won’t return (and seriously, what parent tells their kid to visit their grave EVERY DAY?!? Ughhhhhh this lady was really not even worth the box she’s buried in!)
Wow, what a book. I don't think I've ever read anything so raw and honest. I really wish there were more that are, and maybe there are and I haven't found them, but this book was a special level of honest. It was so detailed as if you were living the life right beside Jennette. I wish she'd had more time for her writing career when she was wrong because she's an amazing author. She has a way with words that just resonates with you. I think I'll tuck this book in close to my heart. She went through so much and ended up on the other side in some semblance of a new life that she wanted. I hope so finds peace in happiness. I can't imagine so many things happening at a young age.
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I put this one off for a long time, because I knew it would be really tough to get through. Definitely worth it and lives up to the hype
It feels odd rating an autobiography, so I'll just review and say what a horrible and unique situation it is to be brought up in, and thank God not every child star's life has to end in tragedy.
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Not sure if I will give this a full review but this was incredible, heartbreaking, sad with a bit of humour peppered in (alway appreciate that in a relatively sad book!). I feel so much for Jennette McCurdy and applaud her for being vulnerable and honest with this memoir. I hope she is okay! Rating someone’s personal story is a bit tough but I have to give this 5 stars. Could not put it down!
Thanks to LibroFM for the advanced copy!
Thanks to LibroFM for the advanced copy!
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P. 282. "I like that I'm able to get myself on paper. It simplifies things for me. When everything's in my head, it feels chaotic and jumbled. But when I can look down at a sheet of paper and see myself reflected back in words and tallies and graphs, it's clarifying. "
P. 284. " im trying every day to face myself. The results vary, but the attempts are consistent. "
P. 284. " im trying every day to face myself. The results vary, but the attempts are consistent. "