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A review by sandaru
Beyond the Wand: The Magic & Mayhem of Growing Up a Wizard by Tom Felton
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
As a long-term Potterhead, I chose this book only because I knew I am gonna listen to Felton talking about back stage stories and unheard parts of Harry Potter. However, as the story progressed I was impressed how well he delivered his life story in such a vulnerable and raw manner. Yes the first part of the story about the Harry Potter co-stars and the details of the magical world was nostalgic to listen to but the second part of the story where he speaks about mental health, addiction and emotions and the want to be normal made me emotional. The things he spoke about were the things that all of us go through but we do not expect the people we are fans of to go through them. Reminded me of where the today's pop culture stands. As long as a celebrity say something do something it's a big deal. Sometimes we do not realise those are the same things same mental health problems we have as well. It's just nobody is gossiping about it.