Alkaid
I heard about this book through the author's interview on Depresh Mode, a mental health podcast. Despite knowing how it ends and the basis of the memoir, it still hit hard when I actually read it. As someone who also had a very rough childhood (abusive mother and stepfather with addictions and mental illnesses), I can relate to Liz. My father wasn't active in my life until I was 12, and I still regret not letting him take full custody of me when I had the chance.
But at least I can say I got to meet my father and still keep in contact with him today.
Very solid read, and not overly long. I had to break up my reading (I borrowed an audiobook from the library) so as not to get overwhelmed or too caught up in the author's life.
I heard about this book through the author's interview on Depresh Mode, a mental health podcast. Despite knowing how it ends and the basis of the memoir, it still hit hard when I actually read it. As someone who also had a very rough childhood (abusive mother and stepfather with addictions and mental illnesses), I can relate to Liz. My father wasn't active in my life until I was 12, and I still regret not letting him take full custody of me when I had the chance.
But at least I can say I got to meet my father and still keep in contact with him today.
Very solid read, and not overly long. I had to break up my reading (I borrowed an audiobook from the library) so as not to get overwhelmed or too caught up in the author's life.