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A review by bashsbooks
Somebody's Daughter: A Memoir by Ashley C. Ford
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Ford's descriptions are cinematic; rarely before have I been so enthralled by the way a writer describes people and emotions. Truly, this memoir is a thoughful and complex picture of Ford's youth and family, and hearing her read it herself made it all the more personal. I felt as though I stepped into some of these scenes and lived beside her.
I also greatly enjoyed the interview at the end between Ford and Clint Smith; it is always enlightening to hear great writers discuss their craft. (I may listen to that portion again after reading Smith's book, since he discusses his own word in-depth, too.)
I also greatly enjoyed the interview at the end between Ford and Clint Smith; it is always enlightening to hear great writers discuss their craft. (I may listen to that portion again after reading Smith's book, since he discusses his own word in-depth, too.)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, and Medical content
Minor: Body shaming, Cancer, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Racism, Sexual content, Stalking, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment
Incarceration also comes up a lot, since the author's father is in prison for most of the book.