A review by jchant
A Natural Woman: A Memoir by Carole King

4.0

Back when I was in college, I practically wore out my copy of Tapestry, and when I read Girls Like Us a few years ago, I loved the sections on Carole King. That being said, while I liked this book, I didn't love it. I did find the early chapters fascinating, especially the story of how Carole King got into the music business and her songwriting experiences with her ex-husband, Jerry Goffin. I also have to give her huge credit for being honest about the more difficult parts of her life, especially for writing about the abuse she suffered in her third marriage. The later chapters were pretty thin, and that part of the book had the feeling of just being slapped together to get it finished. Overall, it was an enjoyable read, but it could have been better.