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maryoliverdisciple 's review for:
Where Am I Now? True Stories of Girlhood and Accidental Fame
by Mara Wilson
I actually didn't grow up watching the movies Mara Wilson is most known for (Matilda and Mrs. Doubtfire - both of which I've still never seen). I did, however, see Thomas and the Magic Railroad about a dozen times, thanks to my little brothers.
But the past few years, every time I'd see something from Mara's online presence (read: twitter), I would think she seemed really cool. I finally decided to read this despite feeling like I shouldn't because I don't have the same nostalgic attachment for Mara that many of my peers seem to. Yet I love reading memoirs, so I finally told myself I was being stupid and checked it out from the library. And yep! I utterly enjoyed this. She's a great writer, dealing with several difficult topics with humor and honesty. I think we could be friends, and that's always a great feeling to get after finishing a memoir.
But the past few years, every time I'd see something from Mara's online presence (read: twitter), I would think she seemed really cool. I finally decided to read this despite feeling like I shouldn't because I don't have the same nostalgic attachment for Mara that many of my peers seem to. Yet I love reading memoirs, so I finally told myself I was being stupid and checked it out from the library. And yep! I utterly enjoyed this. She's a great writer, dealing with several difficult topics with humor and honesty. I think we could be friends, and that's always a great feeling to get after finishing a memoir.