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itsbumley's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Cursing, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Sexual content, Antisemitism, Death of parent, Pandemic/Epidemic, Fatphobia, Infidelity, and Misogyny
static0851's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual harassment and Antisemitism
drannieg's review against another edition
funny
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual harassment
librarianlayla's review against another edition
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
3.75
3.5/4 stars.
As usual Miriam aims to shock and delight.
Whilst this book is filled with interesting and at times, outrageous, tales - it didn't quite hit the 5 star mark for me.
Miriam is a fascinating woman who has lived a truly remarkable life, she has touched so many (quite a few physically!) people with her quick wit and cheeky charm.
However early on in the book she deadnames someone who she says she considered a friend and unfortunately that left a sour note in my mouth. There is also an almost constant theme of sexual molestation by others to her that seems almost celebrated when in quite a few of the cases should be abhorrent. Especially in such incidents when she was a minor.
I do love her journey of authenticity - her passion for the truth. Whatever it may be. And it's something I can relate to immensely.
Overall a wonderful and insightful read, but not for the faint of heart.
As usual Miriam aims to shock and delight.
Whilst this book is filled with interesting and at times, outrageous, tales - it didn't quite hit the 5 star mark for me.
Miriam is a fascinating woman who has lived a truly remarkable life, she has touched so many (quite a few physically!) people with her quick wit and cheeky charm.
However early on in the book she deadnames someone who she says she considered a friend and unfortunately that left a sour note in my mouth. There is also an almost constant theme of sexual molestation by others to her that seems almost celebrated when in quite a few of the cases should be abhorrent. Especially in such incidents when she was a minor.
I do love her journey of authenticity - her passion for the truth. Whatever it may be. And it's something I can relate to immensely.
Overall a wonderful and insightful read, but not for the faint of heart.
Content Warnings
Minor: Antisemitism, Bullying, Cultural appropriation, Sexual harassment, Body shaming, Deadnaming, Cursing, Infidelity, Sexual content, Adult/minor relationship, Death of parent, Fatphobia, Homophobia, and Sexual assault
viktoriawithakreadsbooks's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Deadnaming, and Sexual assault
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