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A review by wanderinglynn
Ten Steps to Nanette: A Memoir Situation by Hannah Gadsby
challenging
emotional
5.0
After watching Gadsby’s Netflix special “Nanette,” I was hooked. Nanette is not a comedy show to go into lightly. There is a lot of trauma. But it's so worth watching. I then watched Douglas. Again, brilliant. So when I learned of her "memoir situation," I immediately pre-ordered the audiobook. I wanted to hear Hannah tell her own story.
Like Nanette, this is not an easy read (or listen). She has had more trauma in her 40-some years than really one person really should endure. But her matter-of-fact, almost brutal way of telling her story needs to be heard. It is a story full of trauma, which is a sad reality for far too many people, especially neuro-diverse and LBGTQ+ and women.
I recommend first watching Nanette, and then read this book. And then go watch Douglas.
Like Nanette, this is not an easy read (or listen). She has had more trauma in her 40-some years than really one person really should endure. But her matter-of-fact, almost brutal way of telling her story needs to be heard. It is a story full of trauma, which is a sad reality for far too many people, especially neuro-diverse and LBGTQ+ and women.
I recommend first watching Nanette, and then read this book. And then go watch Douglas.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Rape, Violence, Homophobia, Sexual assault, Hate crime, and Body shaming
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
Hannah Gadsby has suffered a lot of trauma. Please be forewarned that she does discuss multiple incidents of trauma.