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kdurham2's review against another edition
3.0
Although I don't normally read books written in poetry or prose, I couldn't pass this one up being as it came from an author who I have greatly enjoyed and I love to read about authors.
For me, a reader who doesn't do poetry much, the added benefit of her telling the story behind the poem, about the time and setting with which it was written was perfect!
It was simple, small and perfect to read in one sitting. I wouldn't mind reading more of these biographies of authors that I enjoy.
For me, a reader who doesn't do poetry much, the added benefit of her telling the story behind the poem, about the time and setting with which it was written was perfect!
It was simple, small and perfect to read in one sitting. I wouldn't mind reading more of these biographies of authors that I enjoy.
treesofreverie's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
2.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction and Death
Minor: Infidelity, Religious bigotry, Child abuse, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, and Sexism
brandy777's review against another edition
3.0
The poem she wrote while her husband was in his death bed was beautiful.Everything else I expected.It wasn’t bad writing tho
ateague73's review against another edition
3.0
I don't feel like it's great poetry, but the feelings it inspires are genuine, and I think that's what matters most.
gram06's review against another edition
5.0
I listened to this on audio. I could feel the authors emotions and agony over her early life. I really enjoyed it.
wordslikenature's review against another edition
4.0
I didn't realize that it was the same J.A. Jance that writes all the mystery novels I see every day at work (library). Her poetry is raw and real, and hard to really rate. But I know I'll visit some of them many times, and there are phrases that capture the reality of brokenness in systems and in self that I'll never forget.
Worth the read. I'll be picking up some of her novels.
Worth the read. I'll be picking up some of her novels.
alyssasshelves's review against another edition
4.0
What an unexpected pleasant read! I was looking for an audiobook yesterday and stumbled upon this and gave it a shot and it didn’t disappoint. I didn’t know much of anything about JA jance before reading this, mostly that she was a bestselling author but I hadn’t read any of her work. This is a memoir about ja jance living with her first alcoholic husband told through poetry. It was so interesting listening to her describe the poems and what was going on in her life and the meaning behind them. It really made it pack a punch. A lot of times with poetry, you can feel kinda lost because it’s such a personal kind of writing. But having the added narrative of the backstory and having her narrate it was just so GOOD. I’d recommend this to anyone looking for a really solid memoir audiobook!
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