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khayes2's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.75
Most of her political and religious viewpoints align with my own, so I enjoyed learning about the things in her life that inspired and motivated her.
I was disappointed that the “history” of non-binary identities was told in such a euro-centric way with no references earlier than 1991.
I was disappointed that the “history” of non-binary identities was told in such a euro-centric way with no references earlier than 1991.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Hate crime, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Medical trauma, Abortion, Pregnancy, War, and Pandemic/Epidemic
gem114's review against another edition
funny
informative
slow-paced
2.5
I wish I could rate this book in two parts. The first half was a very interesting memoir about Isabel Allende's life and upbringing. The second half, however, felt like a knock-off of the Vagina Monologues re-written as a textbook. At one point, she even mentioned the Vagina Monologues, and I had to roll my eyes because of how obvious it had been that the monologues inspired much of what she was writing about. I realize that sounds harsh, but it was pretty disappointing compared to the first half of the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism
Moderate: Rape and Abortion
Minor: Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Sexual assault, Violence, Blood, Trafficking, Grief, Medical trauma, Pregnancy, and War
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