I don't know that I can rate this one, as I really enjoyed it in many ways, but it's certainly not perfect.

It is redundant at times (someone do a count of 'Eartha is of the earth' lol), and sometimes it felt like Kitt was afraid to go deeper than surface level on certain things. But it's also a memoir about her and her mom. I'm not the vulnerability police.

I did love this little window into Eartha Kitt's life from another person's perspective, and how she was as a mom. She's someone I've long adored, so I appreciate that this humanizes her a bit more than just her public persona. 

The beginning and end were what I enjoyed the most. The trip to South Africa really reinforced how badass she is, but it's also a good lesson in how to be an advocate for other people. The end made me emotional. She would go out of the world kicking and screaming.

Their relationship intrigued me, it's clear that could be a bit intense sometimes, and I'm glad Kitt talks about this so openly. I would have a really hard time being an only child and someone's 'everything', so I admire her for how well she handled that. Their bond really softened me. I need some time to reflect on all that, as it's made me consider the age old existential crisis of what a child owes a parent and vice versa. I have a hard time with this since my parental relationships are complicated.

Overall, i enjoyed this in spite of its flaws