Reviews tagging 'Cancer'

Tell Me Everything by Minka Kelly

29 reviews

emm_ugh's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

5.0

---

Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Cancer, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Death of parent, and Abandonment

thackerleah's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad

3.0

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Cancer, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment

cozy_soul_reads's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad tense medium-paced

4.75

Wow this was so impactful heartbreaking, and intense. Minka's life, her story and her heart was such a beautiful and intense experience. Robin was a light at the end of the experience. Minka's journey from being a child in such an unstable space and her teen years going into her adult life. Learning how she went into her medical and then her acting career left me mind blown and emotional. My heart went out to Minka throughout her entire life, now in my 20's I related to her uncertainty about adulthood and the joy of independence. But also redefining love. Minka's complex relationship with her mom, friends, men, and most importantly herself was so intense and layered. When she started going into nursing and acting my heart glowed for her. 

🌙 Lines That Stayed With Me 🌙
"It was as if none of that ever happened. What mattered was now."

"Senstive people will change the world. The rest don't give a damn."

"She never judged me. But saw me and loved me. And I felt it."

"You were quiet. I could take you anywhere."

"I loved nothing more than a beautiful girl who could kick your ass."

"Even though we thought we were following a different path than our parents. We are unknowingly following their path the whole time"

"Ever the fearless little girl."

"I didn't understand. Parents sounded interchangeable."

"How does a 9 year old learn to parent herself? She figures it out."

"Alas, it's taken my years to see there's a downside too."

"I respected him out of fear. I learned these lessons fast."

🚨 Check trigger warnings prior to reading: Domestic Violence, child neglect, drug use, discussion of cancer and passing of a parent, detailed descriptions of medical surgeries

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Cancer, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment

booksonmain's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

4.0

I enjoyed watching minka on Friday Night lights, so it was fascinating to learn more about her. I had no idea that her childhood was so tumultuous. This was not an easy book to listen to, but I definitely felt it was worth it. Minka does an excellent job at excavating her past and presenting it in a coherent and emotional manner. This was so much more than just a timeline of her childhood trauma, it was also clearly a journey of healing. I am a very nosy person and I enjoy getting to learn the inner workings of other people. This book was a fascinating and eye-opening read.

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cancer, Child abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Miscarriage, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment

hail_archangel's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional inspiring sad tense medium-paced

5.0

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Alcohol

Moderate: Chronic illness, Cursing, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Sexual content, Abortion, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Infidelity and Trafficking

jamiejanae_6's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, and Abandonment

rosarachel's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

4.0

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Cancer, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, and Abandonment

Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, and Abortion

jakirby's review

dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad

4.25

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Cancer, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Grief, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Abandonment

amandaredinger's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective

4.0

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual assault, and Death of parent

Moderate: Cancer and Medical content

charestker's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.0

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Abortion, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Alcohol