A review by roctothorpe
In Limbo by Deb JJ Lee

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

4.0

Reading this memoir is like watching a film photograph develop over time. As Deb grows up, we see the clarity and growth as their perspective evolves and comes into focus. The color palette is lonely, quiet, and melancholy. This memoir gave me a lot to think about on the immigrant experience, how being loved but in parts teaches us that parts of us are not worthy of love, and how we might heal ourselves. A standout scene for me was the conversation Deb has with their therapist about pillars of support - wow I felt so seen and definitely teared up. 
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