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From Under the Truck: A Memoir
by Josh Brolin
adventurous
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
As an early fan of Josh Brolin, I was immediately interested in this memoir, but I wasn’t prepared for it. It’s the work of a would-be poet and tells the story of a mother’s son rather than a Hollywood actor. Brolin was (and still is) shaped by a powerhouse of a woman who left his life too soon, and the effects of that are felt in every story in the book. While we do learn much about Brolin’s life, his non-linear story is more journal entries and snapshots of life than narrative tale. But as he charts his struggles and pain and stupid choices and eventual healing, I came to appreciate the book’s artistry and the author’s efforts to make sense of his life.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death of parent