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A review by stevienotnicks
I Have Something to Tell You: A Memoir by Chasten Buttigieg
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
I’m so sorry to say this, but I picked this up largely because I was interested to hear more about Pete’s presidential run. I’M SORRY, CHASTEN! YOU ARE GREAT ALL ON YOUR OWN!
I loved how candid he was with all aspects of life, including the fact that he didn’t finish college on the timeline that society expects of us. Any success story that balks at societal norms earns a top spot in my ratings. He let us into what it felt like for him growing up as a gay kid with internalized homophobia and how that colored his dating life. He was very open about how he felt being thrust into this surprising light as the spouse of a presidential candidate, a spot he never thought he’d be in.
…but I really loved hearing about his life with Pete, or Peter as apparently he’s known by those closest to him.
I always struggle with reviewing memoirs because who am I to tell someone else how to tell their story? That said, I’ve read a LOT of memoirs and Chasten’s delivery was so engaging. The writing was captivating, but also he narrated with such personality I felt like he was actually talking to me.
I know this is an old one, but if you’ve not read this one yet, definitely recommend adding to your TBR!
I loved how candid he was with all aspects of life, including the fact that he didn’t finish college on the timeline that society expects of us. Any success story that balks at societal norms earns a top spot in my ratings. He let us into what it felt like for him growing up as a gay kid with internalized homophobia and how that colored his dating life. He was very open about how he felt being thrust into this surprising light as the spouse of a presidential candidate, a spot he never thought he’d be in.
…but I really loved hearing about his life with Pete, or Peter as apparently he’s known by those closest to him.
I always struggle with reviewing memoirs because who am I to tell someone else how to tell their story? That said, I’ve read a LOT of memoirs and Chasten’s delivery was so engaging. The writing was captivating, but also he narrated with such personality I felt like he was actually talking to me.
I know this is an old one, but if you’ve not read this one yet, definitely recommend adding to your TBR!
Content Warnings
Minor: Homophobia and Sexual assault