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A review by readthemol
One in a Millennial: On Friendship, Feelings, Fangirls, and Fitting In by Kate Kennedy
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
One in a Millennial: On Friendship, Feelings, Fangirls, and Fitting In ✨
“We were raised in preparation for a world that no longer exists, and are forever trying to navigate the terms.”
“Social anxiety is like believing in conspiracy theories about yourself.”
“We were to be sexualized without our consent, no matter what.”
One in a Millennial is broken into three sections - Kennedy’s childhood, her college years, and adulthood - largely reflecting on her own personal experiences, but very relatable to many female millennials.
I listened to this on audio and truly think that’s the way to go with this one - it felt like chatting and reminiscing with a friend! I found myself writing down quote after quote and nodding along to what Kennedy was saying. These stuck out to me the most: a need for validation, being a people pleaser, door beads, American Girl dolls, the mall, the sweet pea lotion/spray from bath and body works, impressive words per minute (thanks computer class), Shel Silverstein, AIM away messages, Lizzie McGuire, a general disposition of rage, “but first coffee”, the female zeitgeist, jeans and a going out top…and so much more.
Kennedy’s description of mental health felt so relatable - “problems don’t feel big enough to feel sad” - and her unique way of describing depression and anxiety felt spot on - “wasn’t completely in power when the power went off.” I’m glad there’s less taboo around mental health and more people are talking about it these days. While this is a mostly light hearted read, she does touch on some tough topics/feelings that I think can feel very singular/isolating, but turns out many others feel/think the same way.
This was put on my radar earlier this year by @bottomlessbooks.ct & @essentiallynovel (thank you!) I had never listened to Kate Kennedy’s podcast before, but I’m so happy I listened to her audiobook!
Thanks to @netgalley and @stmartinspress for the ALC of One in a Millennial! This published on January 23rd, 2024.
“We were raised in preparation for a world that no longer exists, and are forever trying to navigate the terms.”
“Social anxiety is like believing in conspiracy theories about yourself.”
“We were to be sexualized without our consent, no matter what.”
One in a Millennial is broken into three sections - Kennedy’s childhood, her college years, and adulthood - largely reflecting on her own personal experiences, but very relatable to many female millennials.
I listened to this on audio and truly think that’s the way to go with this one - it felt like chatting and reminiscing with a friend! I found myself writing down quote after quote and nodding along to what Kennedy was saying. These stuck out to me the most: a need for validation, being a people pleaser, door beads, American Girl dolls, the mall, the sweet pea lotion/spray from bath and body works, impressive words per minute (thanks computer class), Shel Silverstein, AIM away messages, Lizzie McGuire, a general disposition of rage, “but first coffee”, the female zeitgeist, jeans and a going out top…and so much more.
Kennedy’s description of mental health felt so relatable - “problems don’t feel big enough to feel sad” - and her unique way of describing depression and anxiety felt spot on - “wasn’t completely in power when the power went off.” I’m glad there’s less taboo around mental health and more people are talking about it these days. While this is a mostly light hearted read, she does touch on some tough topics/feelings that I think can feel very singular/isolating, but turns out many others feel/think the same way.
This was put on my radar earlier this year by @bottomlessbooks.ct & @essentiallynovel (thank you!) I had never listened to Kate Kennedy’s podcast before, but I’m so happy I listened to her audiobook!
Thanks to @netgalley and @stmartinspress for the ALC of One in a Millennial! This published on January 23rd, 2024.
Content Warnings
Minor: Eating disorder and Mass/school shootings