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A review by siobhanward
Mean Baby: A Memoir of Growing Up by Selma Blair
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
I'll admit I don't know a lot about Selma Blair other than she's become an advocate for those with MS and that she played Vivian in Legally Blonde. That said, not knowing a ton about her didn't stop me from enjoying this book. I'm glad she admitted to being kind of a jerk at times - I know we all go through those phases but I feel like Blair was especially out of touch? What kind of adult literally needs to be bitten back in order to learn that biting people isn't funny?? I think most people figure that one out as toddlers.
I loved how open and honest Blair was about a lot of topics, but she did skirt around how much money she grew up with. I don't know anyone who could afford private school growing up, much less being kicked out of private school and finding a way to re-enter. I would have loved a bit more insight into how Blair felt that having that kind of upbringing impacted her as an adult, and her career.
I learned a lot about Selma Blair throughout this book and loved how she wrote it. I feel like it jumped around a bit and sometimes it was hard to figure out what was happening when, but that didn't spoil my enjoyment too much. It's a fun and interesting read, whether or not you know Blair's work well.
I loved how open and honest Blair was about a lot of topics, but she did skirt around how much money she grew up with. I don't know anyone who could afford private school growing up, much less being kicked out of private school and finding a way to re-enter. I would have loved a bit more insight into how Blair felt that having that kind of upbringing impacted her as an adult, and her career.
I learned a lot about Selma Blair throughout this book and loved how she wrote it. I feel like it jumped around a bit and sometimes it was hard to figure out what was happening when, but that didn't spoil my enjoyment too much. It's a fun and interesting read, whether or not you know Blair's work well.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Chronic illness, and Mental illness
Moderate: Sexual content and Death of parent
Minor: Pregnancy