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Thicker than Water: A Memoir by Kerry Washington

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adventurous informative reflective slow-paced

2.0

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5.0

I was SHOCKED when I found out that Kerry Washington was coming out with a memoir. Outside of being known as a talented actress, an activist and producer, I knew that she was EXTREMELY private.

After reading the first paragraph of the book, it makes so much sense of why she’s made the decisions that she has.

In reading her memoir, I was able to hear her story in her own words. In hearing her share about the way she approached each character she played through anthropological methods and immersion into their lifestyles, it is clear that she takes pleasure in the process of diving deep into the work.

This was such a revelatory experience. There were so many things that Kerry had to overcome that I dealt and deal with personally. Growing up wanting to be perfect, living a duplicitous lifestyle to maintain the facade, and feeling like you need to be put on facade while neglecting the process of learning who I am.

I was NOT expecting this at all. I knew that Kerry and I had literally one thing in common: having a Jamaican mother. (It’s was cool finding out her maternal grandparents are from St Elizabeth like mine are!)

As I always feel when I read a memoir, I am appreciative that she took the time to share such personal struggles and triumphs in her life. Whether you are a fan of Kerry’s work or not, I recommend this one!

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emotional reflective medium-paced

3.25

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emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

3.0

I picked this up upon learning that Kerry Washington, like me, learned as an adult that she was donor-conceived. It is a memoir that is not about that and completely focused on it—what is helpful to another writer is how she reflects on and illustrates a rippling sense of unease and tension she has felt throughout her life but never understood. The construction and choices she makes are informative and helpful in understanding craft choices, though I feel a super fan of her acting would appreciate the in between a lot more.

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emotional informative inspiring reflective tense fast-paced

4.0

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emotional funny informative inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

5.0

KERRY!!!!! I've loved her since Save The Last Dance!! I'm so glad that she wrote this book and wish she had listened to Shonda to write this book 10 years ago like she said in her decication.

I'm still a bit mad that she revealed the BIG *GASP* MOMENT before the book had even come out! My initial rating was going to reflect that but that has nothing to do with what she has written and shared with us.

I am not a big memoir person unless I really connect with the celebrity, and Kerry is definitely one of those! Thank you Kerry for sharing insight about your family, issues with body image, educational background, and her personal life (kids and husband).

She was in sooooo many more movies than I thought! She's also been on Broadway, a collaboration for a jewelry line, etc.! Like ok girl get it then!!

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curvycajunreads's review against another edition

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3.25

Enjoyed getting a glimpse into her life.

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4.0

When life imitates art. This is a very honest memoir and while I would have loved more about her thoughts on motherhood, marriage, etc. I respect her choice to keep certain things private.

I looked at some of the 1 & 2 star reviews. It is amusing that the complaints tend to be about her not sharing enough/expanding on some of the surprises she dropped, or that it was too much about her parents. To this I say, everyone (even famous people) have a right to privacy and the people who raised us (the good and the bad) affect who we are. Who we become.

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emotional medium-paced

3.75

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3.5

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