Reviews tagging 'Violence'

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

27 reviews

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

ivi_reads_books's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

4.0

I picked up the book after listening to an interview with the author and was intigued by how at peace she was with her upbringing and how beautifully she told her story. Her memoire did not disappoint. Listening to the audiobook, which the author herself narrates, made it even more impactful.

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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse and Violence

Moderate: Rape, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Alcoholism, Death, Domestic abuse, and Pregnancy

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

hdowlinghuppert's review against another edition

challenging dark hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, and Rape

Minor: Violence

helenaeoftroy's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Rape, Emotional abuse, Violence, Racism, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Physical abuse, and Domestic abuse

moonpotter's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence, Rape, Toxic relationship, Fatphobia, Alcoholism, and Sexual violence

marigold_faye's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Gaslighting, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, and Religious bigotry

Moderate: Misogyny, Sexual harassment, Violence, Rape, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Body shaming, and Child death

Minor: Terminal illness, Death, Cancer, Eating disorder, Fire/Fire injury, Pedophilia, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, and Grief

bookends_by_zaz's review against another edition

challenging emotional slow-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Violence, and Sexual violence

allipan's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

This book made me sob, but it also made me feel so seen. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence and Rape

gtrue21's review against another edition

challenging

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Sexual violence, Rape, Cancer, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Grief, Incest, Medical content, and Physical abuse