Reviews tagging 'Alcoholism'

They Don't Need To Understand: Stories Of Hope, Fear, Family, Life And Never Giving In by Andy Biersack

1 review

kialynne's review against another edition

challenging hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

Andy Biersack’s story is defiant and inspiring. A reflective and considered look back at the pertinent years in his life. Full of nostalgia for those who remember parts of the ride but not a fascinating read even if you’re not a fan.  The author said before its release that this book was not a salacious tell all. It isn’t. He does not include party anecdotes but instead focuses on providing an honest look at the contradictions of the pressures he put on himself to fit in to the role he dreamed up for himself, despite having devoted his life to insistently being his own person.
I found it challenging but only because he sets the challenge to push the envelope and encourages self-reflection which is not always a comfortable task. I’ll be thinking about it for a long time to come. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, and Grief

Minor: Body horror