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oprah_wimpy's Reviews (431)
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
I found the narration a bit slow but sped up to 1.5 helped. The story was gently woven with facts about research of the time this family loved through with 6 mentally ill members. It was both fascinating and heartbreaking. I also watched the documentary about this family and I highly suggest it to get to see interviews with the family members.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Incest, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Grief, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis
reflective
slow-paced
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Absolutely bored to death trying to finish this one. It has such a good premise, but I could not get into the writing.
informative
slow-paced
Well written and highly researched. Almost too much information to absorb. Will make a great reference book to come back to as long as the info isn't out of date.
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Incredibly well written. Great audiobook. Important information.
adventurous
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Well written and fast paced. A truly heartbreaking memoir of poverty, neglect, addiction and abuse.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship
The Courage to Be Disliked: How to Free Yourself, Change your Life and Achieve Real Happiness
DID NOT FINISH: 14%
Victim blaming. “Trauma does not exist” “People CHOOSE to be unhappy”.
You're lacking in the courage to be happy.
This book is an outdated bunch of b.s.
You're lacking in the courage to be happy.
This book is an outdated bunch of b.s.
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Sexism, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
adventurous
medium-paced
Really fun read. Interesting clear to the very end.
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Solid 3.5. Fun read to start off the new year. Pretty fast paced and easy to get through. Twisty enough to keep you engaged.
Content Warnings
Minor: Addiction, Child death, Drug use, Dementia, Death of parent, Murder