Reviews tagging 'Rape'

Uncultured by Daniella Mestyanek Young

88 reviews

lunarliberty's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional informative inspiring medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, and Suicidal thoughts

missiek's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Rape, and Sexual assault

Cult behavior

caitlyn_baldwin's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional medium-paced

4.5

Really gripping memoir, but definitely check content warnings if you have concerns. Daniella recounts her childhood growing up as a legacy member of the Children of God and how that lead to a career in military intelligence. Through her narrative it was easy to see how her upbringing in the cult primed her to be an ideal candidate for the military industrial complex. I think she gives a really thoughtful account of the inner workings of the military and how different it is for the women who serve and fought to allow their positions in combat. I’m really interested to read more of her work!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Rape, and War

Moderate: Eating disorder, Self harm, and Islamophobia

mayarobinson831's review against another edition

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment

binkramos's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad medium-paced

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Religious bigotry

radh's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

4.5

This was a difficult and emotional, but remarkable read. The author's retelling of her life story truly shows how strong she is and the resiliency with which she kept going despite all she lived through. 
The book is divided into multiple parts, and while I found the section written about her time in the Children of God cult very well-written and thought through, the section of her military life seemed a bit rushed and haphazard in it's descriptions. Additionally, in the military section, she seems to brush over a lot of the atrocities committed by the army. While I understand that she can only take on so much and only focus her attention on so many injustices, and based on her history and passions she looks to the sexism within the army, it did stand out to me that she didn't seem to condemn the violence or casual view of murdering civilians that were surrounding her.
Overall, a very educational and inspiring read that gives insight into organizations and lives unique, yet so similar in their nature. The author leaves the reader slightly reeling at the challenges she has endured, but also in awe of the strength and determination that she found to push through it all. 
Please be aware of trigger warnings for this book, but if a reader is able to handle the content, it is a read I definitely recommend. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Religious bigotry, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Racial slurs, Suicidal thoughts, and War

Minor: Lesbophobia

opheliabedilia's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark hopeful informative sad medium-paced

4.0

A tough but important read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Torture

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Incest, Mental illness, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Medical trauma, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Pregnancy

Rape and pedophilia are not graphic, but they are very frequent.

michelehexen's review against another edition

challenging emotional informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

Probably the best non-fiction I’ve read in a very long time. Both heart wrenching and triumphant. Daniella is a consummate storyteller. I will be reading her next book!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and War

Cults

elderwoodreads's review against another edition

emotional informative reflective medium-paced

5.0

I feel like I say this about every memoir I read (and finish) but quite possibly one of the most impactful books I've read. Mestyanek Young has full control over her story and expertly weaves it with commentary from her current insights. The epilogue was beautiful and I'll be thinking about it for a long time. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Child abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexism, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Death, Eating disorder, Gun violence, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Sexual harassment, and War

Minor: Cancer, Homophobia, Infidelity, Racial slurs, Rape, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Lesbophobia

mmmbutter's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Rape, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Xenophobia, Trafficking, and Religious bigotry

This book is an excellent, harrowing account by the writer of her childhood and subsequent enlistment into the USA military, from 1 cult to another, she finds strength and resilence to break free.