itsmattyfingsmokes 's review for:

Freedom: My Book of Firsts by Jaycee Dugard

slow-paced

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“First time I flew in a plane, I was six years old.”

I am so in awe of jaycee dugard and how positive and resilient she is following such a traumatic life. I was interested to see how growing up the way she did affected how she interacted with the world in the aftermath. I got that a bit, but this book is mostly talking about her horses and dogs. While it is good to hear that she is doing well, I was a little bit underwhelmed by the... normalness of it all? Which feels bad to say, because GOD KNOWS this woman deserves normality. But what I'm trying to say is that a lot of her experiences are not unique. These could (and have!) happen to anyone. First hangover, first time traveling to a new country, etc. I was hoping to see these experiences through her unique lens, and came away slightly underwhelmed. Regardless, I am so glad she's doing well and I respect tf outta her for doing so much good after suffering through so much bad.

“My adventure continues; and I hope your adventure continues too.”