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annahl's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.25
ceejcook's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
fast-paced
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Drug abuse
aqsa_ayman's review against another edition
5.0
This often feels like a blame game where other people have to take responsibility for Allen's suffering, and I think she was at times defensive when it came to owning her privilege, but if you make progress in this memoir you'll find the book is well worth it. It feels honest or at least honest in her perception, and what a life she's had.
It's good to be reminded of what the press can make us believe and how easily they can do it, and to be reminded of the mad ups and downs she's had that are nothing to do with her celebrity status. There are many examples of this, but in particular, I felt very moved by her account of what happened with her first child and how it affected her in the long term. I'm also glad that she can share her personal experience of how cutthroat the music industry can be. On a lighter note, it was great to hear the context behind her songs, especially Smile. That song is nostalgic and still feels unique.
It's good to be reminded of what the press can make us believe and how easily they can do it, and to be reminded of the mad ups and downs she's had that are nothing to do with her celebrity status. There are many examples of this, but in particular, I felt very moved by her account of what happened with her first child and how it affected her in the long term. I'm also glad that she can share her personal experience of how cutthroat the music industry can be. On a lighter note, it was great to hear the context behind her songs, especially Smile. That song is nostalgic and still feels unique.
libbysbooks_'s review against another edition
4.0
I actually liked this book a lot more than I thought I would. It was honest, raw, real, captivating, revealing and it felt like it was a weight lifted for Lily that her daughters will have her version of her life to look back on. I really admired Lily’s candid approach the the book and I loved listening to her anecdotes. I think reading as an audiobook helped give it more life.