If I had a daughter or a friend who struggled deeply with negative thoughts towards their bodies and achievements I would not hesitate to recommend this book. Personally I did not relate however not because I don’t compare myself to others I just found this a bit too over the top and self-indulgent of the author. I understand it’s from Melissas perspective and experiences but not my favourite style. Plus side - there are a number of good take always, but I found myself speed reading just to finish it. 

An education. I’ve never felt more naive about my own country. Never been so angry at out governmental systems and law processes. The outright sexism and racism from real juries, everyday people of mix genders. Heartbroken, angry, bewildered, shaken. All of it. I felt all of it. 

This book should be in all high schools. And if its to much for "young Adults" at the very least it should be required when studying law. An insight deeper than just what textbooks can teach you. 

The only negative aside from lots of tears, this book is very much all about Bri - quite self conscious and obsessed. Given the context of the book it does make sense. But I did find it quite distracting. 

There are flaws in the gramma as other reviewers have mentioned… As far as a story lines goes however, I absolutely loved this book! For many reasons, the characters and their journeys of life and love, even work life balance, it was the imagery of the settings and the in-depth connection with the era (two different story lines set decades apart but entwined). It was a side of the war I had next to no knowledge about - I have done research since and it’s comforting to know how much research went into the story to make it truly the master piece it is, along with everything else. A must if you love love, heartbreak and journeys set and defined by odds for and against, great battles of freedom fought by independent strong female characters.