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Where Am I Now? True Stories of Girlhood and Accidental Fame
by Mara Wilson
This should be required reading for all the 90s kids who, like me, watched Matilda and Mrs. Doubtfire on repeat growing up. Turns out Mara Wilson grew up to be a pretty great writer of essays that made me laugh, cry and smile. I especially enjoyed reading about her reasons for leaving Hollywood behind. It spoke to what it means to be a woman in Hollywood and constantly be judged for your appearance.
Some of these essays were hilarious. Some were poignant. Some were sad. All were good. As weird as it was to be reading about her sex life, I appreciated her candor and honesty about it. I especially appreciated her essay about Robin Williams. He was my favorite actor and I miss him terribly. So, I can only imagine how someone who actually knew him must feel. I'm also glad she was so open about her struggles with mental illness. It needs to be talked about more. It needs to be de stigmatized like she does here.
Overall, this book made me want to rewatch Wilson's films again to relive her life as I remember her. I'm glad I got to know who she is now. She's turned out to be just fine. Good to know our little girl is all grown up and is doing ok!
Some of these essays were hilarious. Some were poignant. Some were sad. All were good. As weird as it was to be reading about her sex life, I appreciated her candor and honesty about it. I especially appreciated her essay about Robin Williams. He was my favorite actor and I miss him terribly. So, I can only imagine how someone who actually knew him must feel. I'm also glad she was so open about her struggles with mental illness. It needs to be talked about more. It needs to be de stigmatized like she does here.
Overall, this book made me want to rewatch Wilson's films again to relive her life as I remember her. I'm glad I got to know who she is now. She's turned out to be just fine. Good to know our little girl is all grown up and is doing ok!