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stephanie_jmc's review against another edition
4.75
Tara’s story is truly moving and really speaks to the reality that parents have the power to strongly influence and control us and completely alter one’s view on the world and reality. Her book really opens the conversation on the impact of having an abusive parent (and sibling), the trauma of having a mentally ill parent, the deeply influential power of core beliefs, the (potential) trauma of religion, and the power in being able to ask questions, learn something new, walk away from toxicity, and change your own narrative. Tara’s story is told perfectly and I am so impressed by her resilience and ability to overcome the abuse and gaslighting and find her own way. I will warn that there is some pretty graphic content in this book and I genuinely felt my heart drop at the idea that this was the reality of Tara’s upbringing.
The story does start out slow but it unravels in a way that will have you rooting for Tara. I absolutely recommend reading this book.
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Car accident, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
kenleighh13's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, and Gaslighting
bootrat's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Sexism, Violence, Blood, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Car accident, Fire/Fire injury, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Racial slurs, Xenophobia, and Pregnancy
Minor: Animal death and Panic attacks/disorders
mal_03's review against another edition
4.75
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Blood, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Car accident, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Gun violence, and Pregnancy
isabelreads's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Animal death, Biphobia, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, Violence, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Car accident, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
elizabethtm's review against another edition
4.25
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Violence, Medical content, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Chronic illness, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Antisemitism, Car accident, and Classism
summerashley's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Cancer, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Medical content, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Stalking, Car accident, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Injury/Injury detail
emilayday's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Animal death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Violence, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Car accident, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
addimop's review against another edition
4.0
The author is such a great case study for the power of education. I loved how she tied her thesis back to her religion in a way where Mormonism was neither lauded or criticized, even if she was no longer religious. I also loved the discussions on how mental health affects an entire family and the fall outs that can result.
Overall another great depiction of the power men have in religion and religious institutions and how far people (especially women who love them) will go to protect these men.
Last thing… to everyone who replies “Oh like Educated?” when I say I was homeschooled…. fuck you
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Violence, and Medical trauma
betwixtbooks's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Religious bigotry, and Car accident
Moderate: Mental illness, Sexism, Violence, Medical trauma, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail