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I received a free copy of this book from Netgalley and HCI Books in exchange for my review.
CW: sexual assault
WOW, I really enjoyed this book. Laura Zam just took me on such a rollercoaster ride of emotions; it felt like I was truly along for the ride as she visited specialist after specialist seeking answers to her pain. Her mother was very anti-doctor, so Laura learned late in life what some probably consider basic reproductive health. I am so glad she shared these things; as someone who grew up in the evangelical church, I learned quite a bit from Laura's quest for healing. I also enjoyed the challenges that her end-of-chapter questions posed.
CW: sexual assault
WOW, I really enjoyed this book. Laura Zam just took me on such a rollercoaster ride of emotions; it felt like I was truly along for the ride as she visited specialist after specialist seeking answers to her pain. Her mother was very anti-doctor, so Laura learned late in life what some probably consider basic reproductive health. I am so glad she shared these things; as someone who grew up in the evangelical church, I learned quite a bit from Laura's quest for healing. I also enjoyed the challenges that her end-of-chapter questions posed.
I received a free eARC of this book from Netgalley and Smith Publicity in exchange for my honest review.
I didn't mind this book, but I wasn't very excited while reading it. The author does acknowledge at the end that it is likely most of the readers will be women, which I think may be part of why I didn't love this book. It seems to be aimed more at white men in leadership roles as a challenge to diversify their workforce and be more inclusive in the workplace.
I didn't mind this book, but I wasn't very excited while reading it. The author does acknowledge at the end that it is likely most of the readers will be women, which I think may be part of why I didn't love this book. It seems to be aimed more at white men in leadership roles as a challenge to diversify their workforce and be more inclusive in the workplace.
Still just as relevant and moving in 2020 as it was when I first read it in high school.
I received a free copy from Netgalley, She Writes Press, and BookSparks in exchange for my honest review.
CW: sexual assault
This is an important book, perhaps even a must-read, for queer folks and allies alike. It is a vulnerable look at the transition journey that Jeremy goes through, starting from when he was quite young to present day. I was very intrigued by the "family memoir" aspect as I have not encountered anything like this before. His parents' reactions to the different stages of his transition were raw and honest, though not always positive. My favorite chapters were from Jeremy's younger brother Sammy's perspective. The book does use Jeremy's dead name and former pronouns up to the point of his transition. His mom does acknowledge this in the beginning of the book, stating that she had wrestled with what to do, but ultimately decided to go this route for clarity's sake.
CW: sexual assault
This is an important book, perhaps even a must-read, for queer folks and allies alike. It is a vulnerable look at the transition journey that Jeremy goes through, starting from when he was quite young to present day. I was very intrigued by the "family memoir" aspect as I have not encountered anything like this before. His parents' reactions to the different stages of his transition were raw and honest, though not always positive. My favorite chapters were from Jeremy's younger brother Sammy's perspective. The book does use Jeremy's dead name and former pronouns up to the point of his transition. His mom does acknowledge this in the beginning of the book, stating that she had wrestled with what to do, but ultimately decided to go this route for clarity's sake.
I received a free eARC of this book from Netgalley and Common Deer Press in exchange for my honest review.
This was a fun (and funny!) middle grade novel. Erin Silver really captured the highs and lows of middle school: friendship, bullying, competition, triumph, familial problems, teamwork. I really loved how everyone came together at the end to work toward a common cause.
This was a fun (and funny!) middle grade novel. Erin Silver really captured the highs and lows of middle school: friendship, bullying, competition, triumph, familial problems, teamwork. I really loved how everyone came together at the end to work toward a common cause.