A review by tutti1908
Thicker Than Water: A Memoir by Kerry Washington

challenging emotional hopeful reflective slow-paced

3.0

I gave myself the disservice of reading this book after a memoir that was five stars and went deep and really got us to hear the emotionality and true raw hardcore feelings. By the time I got to Kerry Washington's book, I just wasn't feeling the same. I really wanted her to push and go deeper with some very sensitive topics that I too am struggling with right now at the age of 35, such as eating or being the product of family secrets. I wanted to see her maybe go a little bit harder or lean in more into that. Maybe that's as vulnerable as she is willing to get with us, but it just didn't satisfy what I, in particular, was craving.

That's not to say that this wasn't bad. She shared some beautiful moments about her husband, who we all know she's incredibly private about. I also enjoyed getting to know more about her background in terms of theater and why 20-year-old actors are playing teenagers and things of that nature. However, I really just wanted more about the healing process of all the things she's been dealing with. But I'm sending her love. I still adore her. I'm still a gladiator, so it's all good. Ultimately, I give this book a three.

**Summary:** *Thicker Than Water* by Kerry Washington provides interesting insights into her life and career but lacks the depth and emotional exploration I was hoping for.

**Rating:** ★★★☆☆
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