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Moderate: Addiction, Bullying, Drug use, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt
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The Half of It is a short memoir from popular musician Madison Beer, who has quite the story to tell. Beer was discovered as a tween after posting videos of herself singing on YouTube, and was quickly thrust into an industry more brutal than anything she could have ever imagined. This memoir chronicles her experience of growing up in the limelight, with a particular focus on the impact of social media on youth and her own personal journey of advocating for herself and gaining creative control of her art.
Going into this memoir, I didn’t know a lot about Madison Beer. I had heard one of her songs, Reckless, which I really enjoyed, and I had always planned on listening to more of her music eventually. When I came across this memoir, I knew I wanted to pick it up.
Even if you are not a fan of Madison Beer, this memoir is definitely a worthwhile read. Beer analyzes what it is like for someone to be thrust into such a demanding career at a young age, and the points she brings up are fascinating. She tells heartwrenching stories about some of the worst experiences of her life, revealing her struggles to the reader in a vulnerable way. This memoir is very heavy at times, so please check the trigger warnings before reading.
Beer confirms that she wrote this memoir herself, without a ghostwriter, and her writing style is one of my favorite parts of this book. She is a talented writer, crafting each chapter almost like its own essay, each one exploring something unique while connecting back to everything she’s already said. Additionally, Beer incorporates some mixed media into this book, with journal prompts and even points in the book where she directly responds to fan questions. Beer’s writing was unexpectedly one of the best parts of this already spectacular book.
If you are interested in the subject of fame and the impact it can have on youth, or if you are interested in heartbreakingly honest memoirs, The Half of It is a must read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Drug abuse, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt
Minor: Sexual violence
This book also includes significant discussions of the leaking of intimidate videos of a minor without consent.
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First off I will always rate a memoir / biography 5 stars because that is someone's story and experience. Everyone has a different journey and story. I am not one to judge someone for their story or what they have been through. Everyone goes through different battles and struggles in this life, It's always best to be kind.
I am so Incredibly and beyond proud of Madison for writing and releasing this book. I'm sure it wasn't easy to write but I'm so glad she did. Some of the things she has said in this book will truly stick with me forever. I'm glad she got the chance to tell us some of her story, and gave us the chance to learn a little bit more about her. I'm so Incredibly proud of her strength. She is such a strong human being and I truly couldn't be more proud of her.
I am so Incredibly and beyond proud of Madison for writing and releasing this book. I'm sure it wasn't easy to write but I'm so glad she did. Some of the things she has said in this book will truly stick with me forever. I'm glad she got the chance to tell us some of her story, and gave us the chance to learn a little bit more about her. I'm so Incredibly proud of her strength. She is such a strong human being and I truly couldn't be more proud of her.
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