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storysteph's review against another edition
4.0
This book was very hard to read, both in terms of writing style and content. It was one of those books where I had to read it in small doses and then read something lighter in between, but I'm glad I finished it. ❤️
itsmeamethyst's review against another edition
4.0
Read this as recommended by Electric Literature’s book list, 43 Books By Women of Color to Read in 2021. Left heartbroken over Geller’s accounting of generational cycles of addiction, mental health issues, and loss as she grapples to learn more about her family history and Navajo culture.
kpetroll's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
3.5
3.5 stars - I saw this book at a local bookstore and decided to check it out as the photos caught my eye as I flipped through the pages. It’s a memoir of the author’s life as she deals with death of her mom and the constant cycle of substance abuse from family members. I enjoyed the parts where she returned to the reservation for her mom’s remembrance. Despite her family issues the author is always there to support family, and I liked when she remembered collecting junk with her dad. - Again, Eileen says to her sister what is evident: “I’m just happy you made it out.” I read most of this book and finished it via audio and I think I preferred it as audio as it wasn’t a fast read that drew you in right away.
vtlism's review against another edition
dark
sad
medium-paced
3.0
Well-written of course but depressing, I wish I hadn't read it.
purplepierogi's review against another edition
4.0
certainly a difficult read, I hope writing it has brought some peace to her
gabizago's review against another edition
4.0
I like how this memoir book is constructed, not exactly in a linear way. You get to learn about the author's past, but also learn a few bits about current life. Despite having some two weird figures of parents, she went on to have a more or less normal life and write stories and even a book about her life.