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lucylikesreading's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual harassment, Sexism, Religious bigotry, and Sexual assault
beffo's review against another edition
4.0
Although the book wasn't quite what I thought it would be, I enjoyed getting to know more about a person I admire. It felt, like a few others I've seen have commented, at if a stronger edit could have cut out some more waffly passages but Nadiya is such a likeable character I read it in no time.
dawnlizreads's review
I have adored Nadiya Hussain since THAT speech on GBBO. I will watch her cooking shows even though I find making cheese on toast a challenge.
BUT, I don't think she's a writer. A few pages in and it's already repetitive. In fairness I don't think she could have called her book "Finding my voice" and employed a ghost writer.
BUT, I don't think she's a writer. A few pages in and it's already repetitive. In fairness I don't think she could have called her book "Finding my voice" and employed a ghost writer.
swysc's review
3.25
Really like Nadiya, so I'm happy to buy any book of hers. But this felt like a kind of therapy for her rather than a book on its own. Like it wasn't quite sure what the point of it was, maybe it would benefit from having been written in a few years with more processing time. Very happy that she feels empowered to talk about these things in her life now though. She clearly can write, bits are funny and it's very honest and brave about it throughout. The idea of the chapter structure was good, not quite sure the sections were distinct enough.
joonswifey's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars, rounded up. i really love nadiya, so i am happy to read anything she writes. the structure was a little flighty, though, which made it difficult to stay interested, and she writes about big things so casually that sometimes it was hard to grasp what was happening. however, i love her story, and i love her. so i enjoyed this thoroughly.
keelypowley's review
4.0
We all have our own story. We have people who influenced us and shaped us to who we are becoming. Nadiya shares her story of growing up, getting married and becoming known for her skills in the kitchen in a refreshing way. Her story is unique and beautiful and messy. She shows her strengths and weaknesses. She reminds us they even the people who win Bake Off aren’t perfect.
I’m so glad she found her voice and encourages everyone to be who they think are meant to be.
I’m so glad she found her voice and encourages everyone to be who they think are meant to be.