Crystal Casavant-Otto

Absolutely Beautiful Narration

Revisado: 09-30-21

I was absolutely amazed by this memoir. Linda Appleman Shapiro did such a lovely job writing about a difficult childhood that she ultimately sees as being a gift.

The fact she can describe her mother's mental illness and how it effected the entire family (included her attempts at suicide) and come out of the situation with the strength and perseverance to consider it a gift is the true gift! Shapiro's ability to engage me as a reader and draw me into a time period and a story so foreign to my upbringing really kept me wanting more.

I read the book years ago and was moved and inspired by it - most recently I listened to it on Audible and it was an even more emotional experience. The Audible version was narrated by the author herself (just before her 80th birthday) as well as her husband, the king of audio books, George Guidall himself!

When reading this book, I was impressed with Shapiro's ability to put into words what must have been such a difficult period in her life. Listening to the book being read by Shapiro herself quite often moved me to tears. I don't want anyone to think this is a sad story - because ultimately, Shapiro went on to help so many others because of her resilient spirit.

When I read or hear the quote "My Trauma Does Not Define Me" I think immediately of Linda Appleman Shapiro and how she has managed to be a light in the darkness.

I absolutely give "She's Not Herself" 5 stars as a written book and 10 stars as an audio book!

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