A review by littlesparrowreads
Am I Ugly? by Michelle Elman

5.0

This is a beautiful memoir that sees us walk hand in hand with Michelle through her life thus far and the surgeries that impacted her on the way. At its core, this is a book about belief, hope, and acceptance. I loved that psychology was woven through the narrative. From the chapters based in school to the those that see us explore different kinds of psychotherapy, Michelle is brilliant at deftly exploring her past with an insight and understanding of trauma and how it repositions our memories. This is an accessible and empowering book that I learnt a huge amount from.