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ngb1980's review against another edition
2.0
Moderate: Abortion
Minor: Sexual assault
gabbylikestoread's review against another edition
5.0
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!
Graphic: Cursing
Moderate: Abortion and Sexual assault
Abortion is mentioned and the process of how the procedure is done is mentioned as well.sbox's review against another edition
3.25
Graphic: Sexual assault and Cancer
Moderate: Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, and Abortion
cghegan's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Cancer and Child abuse
Moderate: Cursing, Chronic illness, Eating disorder, Dysphoria, Abortion, Alcohol, and Infertility
Minor: Alcoholism, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Racism, and Grief
reading_beyond_the_book_cover's review against another edition
4.0
Moderate: Abortion, Infertility, Cancer, Eating disorder, Miscarriage, and Sexual assault
bujoxbooked's review against another edition
5.0
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!!
Moderate: Body shaming and Infertility
Minor: Abortion
curvycajunreads's review against another edition
3.25
Minor: Sexual assault and Abortion
bmpicc's review against another edition
4.0
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.
Graphic: Abortion, Eating disorder, Infertility, Cancer, and Sexual assault
sthartsema's review against another edition
3.75
Graphic: Rape and Abortion
sydcreads's review against another edition
3.5
Moderate: Eating disorder
Minor: Sexual assault, Abortion, and Cancer