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I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter
by Erika L. Sánchez
I have felt like Julia does a lot of times. I kind of didn't like her in the first chapters, but as I read on I identified a lot with her and understood her better.
I love how the book supports mental health, getting help, and being open minded and kind to others (as we never know what they are going through, like Juanga).
The only reason I do not give it 5 stars is that I feel that Julia's recovery is a bit romanticized. Therapy and mental health medication are wonderful, and the right therapist + right medication can be amazing and unbelievably helpful. But I don't believe they work that fast. Or that recovery is that smooth.
Still, I really appreciate how the story shows there is light after so much darkness, and that anyone can get out of a dark depressive hole when they are willing to open up and accept help. I love the hopeful ending.
I love how the book supports mental health, getting help, and being open minded and kind to others (as we never know what they are going through, like Juanga).
The only reason I do not give it 5 stars is that I feel that Julia's recovery is a bit romanticized. Therapy and mental health medication are wonderful, and the right therapist + right medication can be amazing and unbelievably helpful. But I don't believe they work that fast. Or that recovery is that smooth.
Still, I really appreciate how the story shows there is light after so much darkness, and that anyone can get out of a dark depressive hole when they are willing to open up and accept help. I love the hopeful ending.