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4.35 AVERAGE
4.35 AVERAGE
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Sexism, Abandonment
Moderate: Self harm, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Antisemitism, Toxic friendship
Minor: Body shaming, Fatphobia
one thing about me is i will absolutely EAT up a memoir by a woman in music x
informative
sad
fast-paced
A great memoir that takes you from the beginning of Miki's life (there's even background to her parents) to the dissolution of Lush. Miki's writing flows smoothly and she is self aware and humorous, which makes for an entertaining read that isn't self pitying and grating.
Lots of interesting memories and experiences, with notable names in the music industry popping up. I especially loved the ending, was sweet.
informative
reflective
medium-paced
Lush was one of the many bands I listened to growing up, so was interested by this when it became available on the Pigeonhole.
This was a well written and often heartfelt memoir. The parts detailing the abuse Miki experienced during her (difficult) childhood were a hard read, Miki shows kindness and empathy to her parents by forgiving them for this. The parts that were about her time in Lush were fascinating and a great insight to what goes on "behind the scenes" as well as being a trip down memory lane.
Highly recommended reading (especially for those of us who were in our teens and twenty's during the 90's).
With thanks to the author and the Pigeonhole for the opportunity.
This was a well written and often heartfelt memoir. The parts detailing the abuse Miki experienced during her (difficult) childhood were a hard read, Miki shows kindness and empathy to her parents by forgiving them for this. The parts that were about her time in Lush were fascinating and a great insight to what goes on "behind the scenes" as well as being a trip down memory lane.
Highly recommended reading (especially for those of us who were in our teens and twenty's during the 90's).
With thanks to the author and the Pigeonhole for the opportunity.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Self harm, Suicide