Reviews tagging 'Mental illness'

The Half of It by Madison Beer

21 reviews

agisbookworld's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

I loved this book. Madison is one of my favourite artists and I'm happy that I got to know some moments of her life from this book: the struggling and the hardships she have experienced, and how she manages to make the most out of the difficult situations in her life. Her attitude and the way she reflects on herself is simply encouraging and inspiring.
Before started reading, I haven't really had any expectations towards this book, I was just simply curious. But it captivated me real quick. It happens to me not so often that I finish a book that fast. It was worth reading it. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Self harm

Moderate: Body shaming, Misogyny, and Sexual harassment

emersonrosegiella16's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing sad medium-paced

5.0

I love love love this book so much! I loved the way it was written and the way the beginning starts at the end. I went back to the beginning after I finished the last chapter, I absolutely love how it circles back around. I thought this was beautifully written. The journal prompts included made it felt like this isn't just a book you're reading but a book for you to help yourself. I think that any woman looking for some sort of message that says you’re not alone and that everything happens for reason should read this book. I 100% recommend this to anyone and everyone, not just women, and obviously any fan of Madison’s included. Thank you, Madison for sharing your story and advice🫶🏼

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Bullying, Self harm, Addiction, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt

Minor: Drug use, Grief, Body shaming, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, and Misogyny

rat10rd's review

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.75

This book was a great way to get to know Madison more as a person and has further enriched my appreciation of her music. She intimately opens up about the very personal trauma she has experienced throughout her career. She tells these stories from a perspective of factual reflection on her emotional experience, but the context alone was enough to make me tear up, especially when she talks about her interactions with her fans. Her continued efforts to push past adversity and advocate for mental health has inspired me to do the same in my own life. I loved that she included little journal prompts between chapters! Despite all that she goes through, Madison’s kind heart bleeds love and warmth through the pages of this autobiography and her music alike. I hope to see more writing from Madison in the future, and I look forward where her pursuit of an education in psychology will take her. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Self harm, Bullying, Suicide attempt, Suicide, Drug abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, Emotional abuse, Drug use, Pedophilia, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Sexual content and Sexual assault

mollstothewall's review against another edition

emotional fast-paced

3.0

Madison seems like a sweetheart and I applaud her vulnerability, but this came off a little flat and very “poor little rich girl.” 

It’s clear she wanted to be famous so badly she was willing to cut off her nose to spite her face. She’s deeply obsessed with social media, how it contributes to her fame (even today), and how she is perceived in the media. 

She was a child star and I can’t begin to imagine what growing up in that world was like for her; however, it’s clear it’s had lasting negative impacts, pushing her to be incredibly paranoid, defensive, and obsessive. She mentioned more than once how self-centered she is now (her exact words), but that it all comes from a place of self-preservation. I have to wonder, if she’s truly suffering due to her fame, why stay in that world? Why pursue a life in a clearly toxic environment?

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Mental illness

paperkindle's review

dark emotional informative inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Toxic friendship, Panic attacks/disorders, Drug abuse, Mental illness, and Bullying

phoenixknight's review

dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad

3.5

I read this as someone who had only heard two or three songs by Madison. I wanted to get to know her more but wasn’t expecting to read such an inspiring mental health story. New respect formed for Madison after reading this book and can’t wait to listen to more of her music now that I know a little bit about her.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Self harm, Suicide attempt, and Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Sexual assault, Drug abuse, Drug use, Mental illness, and Bullying

Minor: Toxic friendship and Toxic relationship

jeanettesreadingcorner's review

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

5.0

• I didn’t know much about Madison Beer’s life story before reading this. However, I do like her music and I was curious about her memoir.
• I really enjoyed reading this book because I got to know Madison on a personal level. I can understand her music and lyrics more after learning everything she’s endured. After reading it, I feel like Madison Beer has become a close friend. 
• I could connect with her story about mental health. That made this book all the more realistic and meaningful. There are so many quotes that resonate with me. 
• I loved that she included journal prompts based on the topic of mental health she was discussing. It’s so thoughtful of her to share her journey with the reader and encourage them to open up. I actually stopped reading and did some of them. 
• The cover is simple and beautiful. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Body shaming, Mental illness, Sexual harassment, Eating disorder, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Toxic relationship, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual assault

rissaread's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

4.0

madison, i love you so much and i am so proud of you for opening up and sharing your past experiences and trauma with us all. you are a light in the dark. this really helped me think about my own self worth as well, she’s so very well spoken and knew what she wanted to say and achieve. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Mental illness, Self harm, and Bullying

Minor: Body shaming, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Sexual assault, and Eating disorder

naliyah's review

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Mental illness, Sexism, Drug abuse, and Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Suicide attempt

Minor: Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment, and Self harm

daylights's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful slow-paced

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Bullying, Drug abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Mental illness, Suicide attempt, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Sexual assault