Scan barcode
Reviews
Will the Circle Be Unbroken?: A Memoir of Learning to Believe You're Gonna Be Okay by Sean Dietrich
jalyns7611's review against another edition
5.0
A very moving memoir of the life of Sean Dietrich. Very well written. Like any good story this one was a page turner and was told as if you were sitting on a porch having a story told to you by your favorite grandpa. There were a lot of times I was smiling while reading this and a lot of times I cried while reading this. Definitely worth the read.
baggman's review against another edition
3.0
Many of the four and five star ratings must be from fans of the author's podcast because I found nothing to support those these kinds of numbers. In fact, while the first half of the book was admittedly decent, with a few laugh-out-loud and 'Aha moments', the second half became redundant and predictable.
Nope, now that I think about it, the second half of the book actually became annoying with the protagonist's constant whining and contemplation. Chapter after chapter it was the same thing, "I hate my father", "I love my father", "I wish he wasn't dead", "I'm glad he's dead", "He never treated me bad", "He was mean to me", "He was a great father", "He was an awful father". Since I never had to deal with a family member suicide, I guess the nuance was lost on me. But, providing the reader with the same contradictory message, for me at least, ceased to be entertaining.
Three stars because I enjoyed the first half of the book.
Nope, now that I think about it, the second half of the book actually became annoying with the protagonist's constant whining and contemplation. Chapter after chapter it was the same thing, "I hate my father", "I love my father", "I wish he wasn't dead", "I'm glad he's dead", "He never treated me bad", "He was mean to me", "He was a great father", "He was an awful father". Since I never had to deal with a family member suicide, I guess the nuance was lost on me. But, providing the reader with the same contradictory message, for me at least, ceased to be entertaining.
Three stars because I enjoyed the first half of the book.
discoseamonster's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.5
inescapableabby's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Suicide, and Violence
Moderate: Mental illness
spazk27's review against another edition
3.0
I bought this book on a whim because of the title and a song that has a special meaning to me. I didn't think I'd really like this memoir once I figured out what it was about. But I found myself drawn to it. Sean is a good storyteller. And I enjoyed reading his story. I'd love to watch him speak in person. I'm glad I picked this up and read something outside my normal genres.
kybookgirl's review against another edition
5.0
Southern short stories dripping with charm, sadness, hope, regret and belief in tomorrow. Sean Dietrich is a real treasure!
naturallydeanna's review
5.0
I read and listened to the Audiobook and man what a story this is. Sean Dietrich can tell a story, and this was an amazing story about overcoming circumstances and never quitting in life.
This book will break your heart, make you laugh, and be hopeful about tomorrow.
I don't know what's getting into me lately with Nonfiction and Bios- something I never read- but I've been getting into it A LOT lately.
This book will break your heart, make you laugh, and be hopeful about tomorrow.
I don't know what's getting into me lately with Nonfiction and Bios- something I never read- but I've been getting into it A LOT lately.