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A review by jpartlan
All That Is Bitter and Sweet: A Memoir by Ashley Judd
5.0
A touching book. That I really enjoyed and got a lot out of. For anyone who has troubling relationships in their family.
I love Ashley Judd and knew she had some hard times growing up so I wanted to read about. Now I LOVE Ashley Judd. I love her because she is such a great example and role model for girls everywhere. Before reading this I didn't know that she had been raped. I find it interesting how her faith got her through all those difficult times. Because for me once I was old enough my similar experiences caused me to turn away. I thought "If there is a God why would he let these things happen to innocent little kids?!?". I still don't know if I believe in God or not but Ashley's book has made me think about it some more. She has also made me realize I probably, in the very least, need therapy.
One line in the book totally struck a cord with me. "I really needed to get over it." Ashley talking about telling her family all that they had put her through and the family was not aloud to talk only listen. My mom tells me that I need to get over it, ALL the time when I try to explain to her that she had done something that bothered me.
This book also is enlightening while Ashley explains her work with PSI. Similar situations that women all over the world are going through. Similar to Half the Sky: turning oppression into opportunity. It definitely makes me glad to have been raised in the United States.
I love Ashley Judd and knew she had some hard times growing up so I wanted to read about. Now I LOVE Ashley Judd. I love her because she is such a great example and role model for girls everywhere. Before reading this I didn't know that she had been raped. I find it interesting how her faith got her through all those difficult times. Because for me once I was old enough my similar experiences caused me to turn away. I thought "If there is a God why would he let these things happen to innocent little kids?!?". I still don't know if I believe in God or not but Ashley's book has made me think about it some more. She has also made me realize I probably, in the very least, need therapy.
One line in the book totally struck a cord with me. "I really needed to get over it." Ashley talking about telling her family all that they had put her through and the family was not aloud to talk only listen. My mom tells me that I need to get over it, ALL the time when I try to explain to her that she had done something that bothered me.
This book also is enlightening while Ashley explains her work with PSI. Similar situations that women all over the world are going through. Similar to Half the Sky: turning oppression into opportunity. It definitely makes me glad to have been raised in the United States.