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crybabybea's review against another edition
4.5
I especially found the writing similar to other memoirs such as I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Dr. Maya Angelou and I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy, in the way that Ashley C. Ford is able to capture her own childhood voice and mix it with her reflection as an adult. She painted a full picture of the events that shaped her, as well as the people closest to her.
I appreciated especially the portrayal of her mother, who was imperfect in every way; abusive but loving, joyful but full of fear and stress, neglectful but caring, and overall just a woman trying her best with what she was given. As well, her father, incarcerated for 20+ years for a crime unknown to Ashley for the majority of her life (and unknown to the reader until the memoir reaches that point in Ashley's timeline) is a full figure of doting and adoration, while Ashley has to reconcile with the reality his crime and what it means to herself and her family. I found the exploration of familial relationships relatable and touching.
Definitely a standout memoir.
Graphic: Fatphobia, Rape, Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Sexual violence, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Death, Pedophilia, Child abuse, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Terminal illness, Grief, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual harassment, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Stalking, and Violence
kriskelly's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Physical abuse, Child abuse, Mental illness, Rape, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Death
mgautreaux's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Rape, Child abuse, Physical abuse, and Sexual assault
ivi_reads_books's review against another edition
4.0
She takes us back in time and into her head to different points in time of her life. From her troubled childhood into her early adult years figuring out how to navigate life. She tells her story with compassion without making excuses. I was very moved by her book
Graphic: Child abuse and Violence
Moderate: Rape, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Alcoholism, Death, Domestic abuse, and Pregnancy
lwestfahl's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Sexual violence, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Grief, and Rape
opldxblqo's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Death, Physical abuse, Rape, Miscarriage, and Child abuse
csutherlin3's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Rape, Physical abuse, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Minor: Cancer
amandalorianxo's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Sexual assault
Moderate: Abandonment and Physical abuse
Minor: Death
hannahcstocks's review against another edition
4.25
Graphic: Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Sexual harassment, Rape, Grief, Emotional abuse, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Cancer, Child abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Physical abuse, and Terminal illness
Moderate: Gaslighting, Eating disorder, Body shaming, Stalking, Sexism, and Misogyny
Minor: Animal cruelty and Animal death
caseylovett's review against another edition
Graphic: Physical abuse and Child abuse
Moderate: Rape
Minor: Pedophilia, Cancer, Panic attacks/disorders, and Animal cruelty