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kimberlyf's review against another edition
5.0
Adored this short memoir. This is Jackson’s first memoir and it was so incredibly fun to spend time within these pages, within her mind and life. She is so funny, witty, and observant. There is an extensive use of dialogue in this memoir which, along with the cadence of the narrative, made the book read like short fiction tales.
A loving tribute to the joys and trials of motherhood and her love for her kids.
A loving tribute to the joys and trials of motherhood and her love for her kids.
vavagloom's review
2.0
I like Shirley Jackson’s writing. She’s sharp and funny.
But god how bored I often was reading about what her kids wore and what her kids ate.
But god how bored I often was reading about what her kids wore and what her kids ate.
drewreadsintherain's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.25
silenttwg's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
This is the memoir of our beloved author and life with her husband and children. I found a copy in the horror section at one of our local used bookstores and after checking out the blurb on the back, had to take it home.
BEST DECISION EVER!!!
This may honestly be one of my new favorites of all-time books. I laughed out loud so many times and had to share multiple passages with whatever poor victim was nearby. This is not a new book, heck, it's in its 70s, and yet, it felt so incredibly relatable.
This is a gem that I can foresee many rereads in the future. I feel like if you have a reader friend who's also a parent, this is the perfect gift. Loved the insight into the family life and what happens when your whole family has big imagination, and wild senses of adventure and humor.
BEST DECISION EVER!!!
This may honestly be one of my new favorites of all-time books. I laughed out loud so many times and had to share multiple passages with whatever poor victim was nearby. This is not a new book, heck, it's in its 70s, and yet, it felt so incredibly relatable.
This is a gem that I can foresee many rereads in the future. I feel like if you have a reader friend who's also a parent, this is the perfect gift. Loved the insight into the family life and what happens when your whole family has big imagination, and wild senses of adventure and humor.
katieinca's review
4.0
Shirley Jackson is my kind of mom. But, you know, with sassy 1940s children. And a much bigger house.
Highly recommended for parents who think today's kids don't mind they way kids used to...
Highly recommended for parents who think today's kids don't mind they way kids used to...