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A review by jessorella
Life In Pieces by Dawn O'Porter
4.0
Dawn has such a relatable and honest writing style, and while I expect it's bound to rub some people up the wrong way (who will no doubt accuse her of oversharing), I think you know what you're going into when you pick up one of her books.
In LIFE IN PIECES Dawn writes searingly honestly and humorously about motherhood, the pandemic, eating and body image, and the sudden and tragic spectre of grief. I think there is something in this book for everyone to relate to, but it's specifically good - I think - for mothers who had to get young children through 2020 lockdown. I think it's brave of her to be so no-holds-barred about what it was like to be a parent during that time, when we were all slowly losing our minds and yet trying to keep up a good pretence. Dawn doesn't do that here, and I think that's really valuable to be so honest about the things you didn't get "right". My son is 16 now and I would love to read Dawn's thoughts on motherhood as her sons go through their teenage years!
A funny, emotional, starkly honest and entertaining read. Thank you for sharing, Dawn. And my thanks also to NetGalley for the review copy.
In LIFE IN PIECES Dawn writes searingly honestly and humorously about motherhood, the pandemic, eating and body image, and the sudden and tragic spectre of grief. I think there is something in this book for everyone to relate to, but it's specifically good - I think - for mothers who had to get young children through 2020 lockdown. I think it's brave of her to be so no-holds-barred about what it was like to be a parent during that time, when we were all slowly losing our minds and yet trying to keep up a good pretence. Dawn doesn't do that here, and I think that's really valuable to be so honest about the things you didn't get "right". My son is 16 now and I would love to read Dawn's thoughts on motherhood as her sons go through their teenage years!
A funny, emotional, starkly honest and entertaining read. Thank you for sharing, Dawn. And my thanks also to NetGalley for the review copy.