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A review by courtthebookgirl
Thicker Than Water: A Memoir by Kerry Washington
4.0
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.
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.