Reviews tagging 'Sexual violence'

Somebody's Daughter: A Memoir by Ashley C. Ford

73 reviews

nicoyarose's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective medium-paced

3.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, and Rape

crybabybea's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

4.5

A thoughtful, intimate look at the complexity of human relationships, especially of those closest to us. Ashley C. Ford's writing is pensive and poignant as she details how her childhood experiences shaped the way she views the people she loves, as well as how she views herself. I found the writing to be incredibly human and I found myself relating to much of her story despite its differences. 

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.

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Content Warnings

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

spookyfaith's review against another edition

dark emotional sad slow-paced

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual violence, Death, and Rape

ecross_poppy's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence

emmyh_reads's review against another edition

dark emotional sad slow-paced

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Rape, and Violence

Minor: Child abuse

lwestfahl's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Grief, and Rape

seebrisk's review against another edition

High level of trauma content.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence and Child abuse

csutherlin3's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad fast-paced

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Physical abuse, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence

Minor: Cancer

hannahcstocks's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

4.25

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Content Warnings

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

arifairy's review against another edition

emotional reflective tense medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault, Pedophilia, Rape, and Sexual violence