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rebpatryan's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.5
shubbard116's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 Jennette has an easy-to-read stream of consciousness style writing. I think that this style worked well, portraying to the reader how confusing parental abuse can be. Jennette showed how complete enmeshment with mom can feel so consuming and real and confusing. Then you read how Jennette’s rose colored glasses started to fall and even her language and style of writing changed as she started to recognize that maybe, just maybe, mom was abusive.
From an “enjoyment” standpoint (if you can call it that with this particular topic matter), I think it was an easy read and I’m curious to see what she does next as an author. From a “professional” standpoint, I’m a little more hesitant to recommend this book. I’m not sure if Jennette’s ‘point’ for writing this was to help her own healing or to help others in similar situations. I am a little concerned that those enjoying this book are doing so more for the “tea” as opposed to getting something out of it. I would’ve liked to see a lot more emphasis on the healing process. We hear how she reacted the first time her therapist said mom was abusive.. but when did she actually accept that and start to process it? I wish there was more emphasis on how hard and messy recovery can be as opposed to fast forwarding. I think this would have added to the story, especially in its relatability and healing power.
From an “enjoyment” standpoint (if you can call it that with this particular topic matter), I think it was an easy read and I’m curious to see what she does next as an author. From a “professional” standpoint, I’m a little more hesitant to recommend this book. I’m not sure if Jennette’s ‘point’ for writing this was to help her own healing or to help others in similar situations. I am a little concerned that those enjoying this book are doing so more for the “tea” as opposed to getting something out of it. I would’ve liked to see a lot more emphasis on the healing process. We hear how she reacted the first time her therapist said mom was abusive.. but when did she actually accept that and start to process it? I wish there was more emphasis on how hard and messy recovery can be as opposed to fast forwarding. I think this would have added to the story, especially in its relatability and healing power.
rahrahsayah's review against another edition
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inspiring
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5.0
thisroundsonme's review against another edition
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medium-paced
4.0
Eye opening book but not at all surprising after reading “tell no one”. Narcissistic mother with an eye for stardom. I still want to know who threatened to quit if she directed an episode.
tonharlan's review against another edition
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3.75
I thought that this was a very raw look into her life that we all obviously were not aware of. I do think it is hard to relate to her overall just because she still does not have the same suffering as someone who didnt end up making it big or being able to be financially stable but I don't want to discredit the trauma she did experience from her mom which was horrendous. 3.75/5
juliekerr's review against another edition
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5.0
sophdc8's review against another edition
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4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder and Death of parent
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Alcoholism, and Body shaming