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Writing through ones demons

Revisado: 07-04-20

I never really followed the Go Go's career, nor was I a fan of Belinda's solo work, so I came in to this memoir with an open mind and clean opinion slate. I had no idea it would play out the way it did. It took me some time to get through it, but then wrapped it up rather quickly. Without giving any of the story away, one can't help but think this story is definitely part of her therapy. There's no shame in that. Writing is a great way to release the demons that plague us. Sharing it with the world is hard part, isn't it?

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Great audio book.

Revisado: 11-29-19

I was familiar with Jeff Tweedy and his bands, but would never have called myself a fan. So, I'm not sure what drew me to this book. But I loved it. I loved the whole story, the way it was told, the way it unfolded. I wish I had been a fan, just so I could enjoy that connection to the history of seeing it through Jeff's experience. He's a fine storyteller.

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Getting to know you

Revisado: 06-13-19

Honestly, a couple of chapters in I wasn't sure I wanted to finish this book. The stories from Drew's life are interesting enough, and I like that she performed the reading, but at times I was just done listening. Sometimes her shrieks provoked me to turn down the volume, and I found her life to be mostly unrelateable. I realized that's not her fault, however, and after clearing my audio palate, listened with new interest. I can not to even begin to imagine what growing up and remaining a celebrity through adulthood would feel like. So to even get a glimpse of her experiences and growth via her stories, this book allowed me to at least contemplate the challenges that might go along with those circumstances. My favorite story was the chapter that followed her adventure with Outward Bound and truly feeling the joy she felt when she finally made fire. Not my favorite book overall, but I'm glad I finished it.

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Color me surprised

Revisado: 06-13-19

Consider me Handler curious. Even after watching her Netflix shows, I still wouldn't consider myself a fan, but continue to look in her social media window intrigued by how she lives by her own rules.
This is the first book of hers I've read/listened to, and was floored by the performance, the writing, rawness, anger, and tears that oozed out of pages. This is the first audiobook that actually made me cry along with it. Thanks a lot, Chelsea. I have always admired anyone willing to try to become a better person. Chelsea may possibly be the poster woman for this effort. I loved this entire audiobook.

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Running sucks

Revisado: 06-13-19

I'll preface this by saying, I am not a runner, but my husband is. He introduced me to Mirna Valerio's Instagram and I continue to follow her for simple life inspiration. Her book expanded my very small understanding of runners, their determined spirit, and need to continue running, which has often left me confounded. Mirna was seemingly born with a positive attitude and drive that keeps her pushing through challenges that most people can find at least one they can relate to, making her an authentic inspiration.
The main thing that bothered me about this writing was I thought she overused the word "albeit". I like listening to authors perform their own books, bringing their voice and personalization to the story, but at times I felt Mirna was simply reading her book and not allowing her emotions to always come through where I might have expected them. Overall, a great listen.

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Not bad for an Audible freebie

Revisado: 05-19-19

This book reminded me of a long NPR story. Loved all the individual voices and production. It didn't sound like a normal book, which made it more interesting.

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