ashleyvharris's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
Such a revealing and vulnerable memoir that exposes the ways fame and pressure can traumatize young people, especially when the abuse is enabled and perpetrated by adults that should protect the children in their charge.
There is so so much packed into 300 pages. Just when I thought it couldn’t get worse, it did. I wanted nothing more than to read the entire book in a single day, but there were often moments that disturbed me so much that I had to step away. All the trigger warnings!
I applaud Jeanette for her distinct and intuitive voice as a storyteller. This memoir felt like a conversation with her and not just a straight retelling of childhood trauma. There was inner dialogue, witty comebacks and remarks, and most importantly major growth.
This is a must-read book of 2022 and beyond!
There is so so much packed into 300 pages. Just when I thought it couldn’t get worse, it did. I wanted nothing more than to read the entire book in a single day, but there were often moments that disturbed me so much that I had to step away. All the trigger warnings!
I applaud Jeanette for her distinct and intuitive voice as a storyteller. This memoir felt like a conversation with her and not just a straight retelling of childhood trauma. There was inner dialogue, witty comebacks and remarks, and most importantly major growth.
This is a must-read book of 2022 and beyond!
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Dysphoria, Eating disorder, Addiction, Alcohol, Cancer, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Physical abuse, and Vomit
Moderate: Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Drug abuse, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Body shaming, Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Self harm, Sexual content, and Bullying
Minor: Stalking and Terminal illness
o_w_e_n's review
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Gun violence, Death of parent, Sexual assault, Terminal illness, Cancer, Mental illness, Body shaming, Vomit, and Alcoholism
Minor: Addiction
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