A review by jilly_bean0706
Out Came the Sun: Overcoming the Legacy of Mental Illness, Addiction, and Suicide in My Family by Mariel Hemingway

4.0

This is the story of Mariel Hemingway, the granddaughter of celebrated novelist, Ernest Hemingway. Growing up a ‘Hemingway’ was both a blessing and a curse, riddled with 7 suicides, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and addiction all in one beautiful, brilliant family.

The book describes her journey into her acting career led by her strong sense of ambition, while struggling internally herself. Determined to fight, she explains how she overcame generational curses and set forth on a path of success, creating a beautiful life for herself.

This book offers hope for anyone ever discouraged by their own family curses and genetic dispositions. It details how one can stand up, armored with wisdom and self-awareness to rise and seek the life they wish for themselves.

I’m a huge Hemingway fan, so this book spoke to me. Mariel’s story is special, and I feel one many, if not all of us, can relate to and find inspiration throughout. ✨