My first read memoir of 2020 was Inside Out by Demi Moore. I didn’t know too much about her, other than very notable facts going in. I knew she had been married to Bruce Willis and had children with him. I also remember her relationship with Ashton Kutcher (who I love!) and how public that was and all of the media criticism there was about the age difference between them. Her relationship with Ashton is the main reason I picked up this memoir, because I wanted to know how she portrayed that relationship.

What I learned about Demi is that she hasn’t always had an easy life. She’s struggled with alcoholism, body issues, and been an unknowing victim of sexual assault. Her marriages weren’t always easy. Her children haven’t always spoken to her. For all those many reasons, I can understand her sadness and therefore her struggles.

I’m intrigued by her now and I have a better understanding of her story, which is what I love about reading memoirs.