A review by kellitrusedell
Somebody's Daughter by Ashley C. Ford

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

5.0

I so appreciate and admire people who take the time to reflect on, write down, and share their life stories. This book was hard to read at times, so Iโ€™m sure it was hard to write, and even harder to live. But it was also beautiful in so many ways. The writing, the emotion, the perseverance, the healing. Having also been born and raised in Indiana in the 80s and 90s myself, I enjoyed being able to connect and relate to the author, as she talked about her time in Fort Wayne, Ball State, and Indianapolis. Reading about her complicated relationships and interactions with her abusive mother, incarcerated father, grandparents, love interests, and other people in her life was heartbreaking, inspiring, and so much more. Itโ€™s always difficult to rate a memoir, because it is someoneโ€™s personal thoughts and life experiences. Even though I wanted to know more, I totally respect people setting boundaries and limits to what and how much they share of themselves and their life. I applaud Ashley C. Ford for taking the time and energy to share with us, and for writing so well and from the heart. I give her debut memoir five hearts, for continuing to love and live and heal and grow through it all. ๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿ’— 
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