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As I feel like I always say, I hate rating memoirs because I am NOT rating a person’s life experiences; instead, the rating reflects my reading experience. That said, in 2024 I may just stop rating memoirs altogether.

I really enjoyed Kerry’s memoir, having been a fan of hers since I saw her on Save the Last Dance (and then in her quintessential role on Scandal). I love her acting and was compelled to read more about her life.

I listened to this on audio, with the Kindle version as my companion, and loved that Kerry narrated it herself.

There’s no question Kerry has lead a challenging life, and there were parts of this that I found heartbreaking. Much of the book focused on her complicated relationship with her family, but she also delved into body image issues, mental health, and more. I feel like it kind of scratched the surface, but this isn’t a complaint - it was hard to read in spots without more detail, and I don’t think she has any reason to bare her whole soul for our entertainment.

Through it all, she clearly persevered and has become a truly iconic woman, actress, and activist. I am glad I read this and know more about a person I already admire.

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4.25

I was crying a lot during this book regarding the family pieces. There are several pieces about her family that I don't want my daughter to witness. I hope that I can provide a better model for her. I don't want to stay with a man just because I feel bad for him. It should be rooted in love and desire to be there for them so yeah this fucked me up a little. The mother daughter dynamic also hit me because I'm mom to one daughter right now and I may never have another. I want to keep her close always and not keep her at a distance so it was hard to hear about how Kerry felt.

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