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lauren_beauregard's review against another edition
5.0
This was a great book to listen to on Audible! Mrs. Pat narrated it herself.
katiems1313's review against another edition
5.0
I thought this book was excellent. Ms. Pat's voice is so strong and unique; she is an excellent storyteller. I devoured this book in one sitting. Would love to see it as a movie!
readsathomewiththedogs's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
Eye opening. Ms. Pat is an amazing storyteller. Some of the stories were unimaginable. Her strength and will to survive is incredible. Such an amazing read.
ilino's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
tense
fast-paced
2.5
dreamsandpixels's review against another edition
4.5
Ms. Pat can definitely turn a sad story around. And that’s how I got here. Hearing her story on interviews and her watching her tv series #TheMsPatShow made me want to know more.
In this read you will not find a call for pity. You will get a story of triumph from a little girl who was failed on so many levels time after time by so many people for as far back as 7 years of age. She grew up during Atlanta crack epidemic, substance abuse environment, mother issues, pregnancy, poverty, generational trauma and being invisible.
At times you forget she is 16 and on her own. At that age selling crack, jail, pregnancy, taking in her sister kids, etc.
There is so much love in this story too. Ms. Pat has a huge heart. Her humorous storytelling will have you laughing and you’re wondering if you should be or not.