mdo2017's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
readwithjinger's review against another edition
4.0
This memoir immediately had me hooked. Henderson’s writing is charismatic, and even during the most tragic parts of the book, she finds a way to integrate wittiness and make a light-hearted joke. I found myself chuckling and crying simultaneously throughout many aspects of this book. It was great to see her journey of self-discovery and growth throughout the book. She’s just one of those authors you wish you could grab a coffee with!
I was yearning for more at the end of the book because I wanted more details about how her adult life panned out after leaving Grandma's house. How was her college experience? What lead her into TV writing? Is she still estranged from her mother? These core details were glossed over at the end, which left me with a lot of curiosity.
I was yearning for more at the end of the book because I wanted more details about how her adult life panned out after leaving Grandma's house. How was her college experience? What lead her into TV writing? Is she still estranged from her mother? These core details were glossed over at the end, which left me with a lot of curiosity.
poorashleu's review
4.0
What a beautiful read. While not easy, and I don't want to read again, I would not hesitate in recommending this to everyone.
smilesgiggle's review against another edition
5.0
This book - emotional rollercoaster. Amazing writing. One of the best memoirs I have read. Ever.
As a survivor of child abuse including sexual abuse, oh this book hit all the feels. Reading saved me as well - books, thirst for knowledge and good grades in school as a means to freedom.
This book is a love letter - not only to her younger self but to her grandmother. Breathtakingly gorgeous and emotional.
Danielle recounts her first 18 years as a forty something adult. Her mother's return to her mother's house with Danielle's older brother, pregnant belly.
Danielle's life consisted of her grandmother's house for the first few years, until her mother moved them into an apartment. Later she begins dating Luke - the man of violence and abuse.
Until finally at the age of 10, Danielle is dumped at her grandmother's; a temporary solution that became long term, granting Danielle the love, stability and safety she desperately needed.
The love, laughter, sadness, abuse.
The harsh honesty of this book.
One of the best books I've read.
As a survivor of child abuse including sexual abuse, oh this book hit all the feels. Reading saved me as well - books, thirst for knowledge and good grades in school as a means to freedom.
This book is a love letter - not only to her younger self but to her grandmother. Breathtakingly gorgeous and emotional.
Danielle recounts her first 18 years as a forty something adult. Her mother's return to her mother's house with Danielle's older brother, pregnant belly.
Danielle's life consisted of her grandmother's house for the first few years, until her mother moved them into an apartment. Later she begins dating Luke - the man of violence and abuse.
Until finally at the age of 10, Danielle is dumped at her grandmother's; a temporary solution that became long term, granting Danielle the love, stability and safety she desperately needed.
The love, laughter, sadness, abuse.
The harsh honesty of this book.
One of the best books I've read.
rita_reads_cda's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.5
Audiobook — sucks you in quickly. Delightful.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse