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A review by happiestwhenreading
Jell-O Girls: A Family History by Allie Rowbottom
4.0
I didn’t know what I was getting into with this one. I picked it up on a whim on my last library haul, and I’m glad I did!! It was intriguing!
Not only was I intrigued with the cultural history of an American icon - JELL-O -, but I absolutely loved the memoir part of Rowbottom’s life. Her relationship with her mother was difficult and honest; I loved the sense of redemption and hope I was left with by the end. The feminism/patriarchy theme was a pleasant surprise.
This book is smart and got me thinking from a new perspective. I think this would make a wonderful book club selection as there is much to dissect.
I didn’t know what I was expecting when I picked this one up, but I definitely got more than I thought it would be. This would have made my Top of 2018 list had I read it sooner. Parts of this book will stick with me for awhile.
Not only was I intrigued with the cultural history of an American icon - JELL-O -, but I absolutely loved the memoir part of Rowbottom’s life. Her relationship with her mother was difficult and honest; I loved the sense of redemption and hope I was left with by the end. The feminism/patriarchy theme was a pleasant surprise.
This book is smart and got me thinking from a new perspective. I think this would make a wonderful book club selection as there is much to dissect.
I didn’t know what I was expecting when I picked this one up, but I definitely got more than I thought it would be. This would have made my Top of 2018 list had I read it sooner. Parts of this book will stick with me for awhile.