Who Do You Think You Are?: A Memoir by Alyse Myers Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Who Do You Think You Are?: A Memoir
Book Review: At least this mother changed.
Summary: 5 Stars
I could not wait to get my hands on this book. I devoured it in a few days, which is a record for me, as I often get bored with (some) books, lay them down, never to be picked up again. This author pulled me in from the "get go". I kept thinking, "that happened to me", especially the hurtful words. I'm lucky that I did not suffer all the things the author did. However her mom changed, and mine has not. The ending give me hope, that perhaps our mother will one day accept our love. This may sound selfish, but it's somehow comforting to know . . . that you're not alone with your agony. Remarkable book. Brave author.Book Review: Couldn't put it down
Summary: 5 Stars
This book drew me in from the start, and a combination of the writing and the story kept me hooked. People might wonder why someone with a mother who was so frequently awful to them would want to stay connected to that parent. But as is made clear in this book -- it's still your mom. And it's human nature to want it to turn out o.k. Myers doesn't try to find excuses for her mother or psychoanalyze her. There's an acceptance here; not approval of her behavior, and not wishing it wasn't different. But a realization that her mother was a very flawed human being -- and she still wanted a relationship with her. It was a great read.Book Review: Read This Book!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a truly inspiring book. Not only is the writing flawless and captivating, but Myers tells a story that is real and original. She connects the story of her past to her current life in a manner that reminds us all how we come to be the people we are. This book will force you to examine the relationships in your life and what they mean to you, and in the process is a wonderful read. I could not put it down, and even woke up in the middle of the night just to read what was going to happen next. I am looking forward to reading it again and discovering new things about life, love, and myself. I hope to read another book by Alyse Myers in the near future.Book Review: Excellent Book
Summary: 5 Stars
It was an easy read. I enjoyed it so much. I'm obviously around the same age as the writer so the backdrops really got me into it. It was as if i was there with her in her neighborhood, watching the same TV shows, etc. It really brought me back. Although my relationship with my Mom is different, the book still kept my attention all along the way. It actually made me appreciate her more.Book Review: Beautifully sad
Summary: 5 Stars
Alyse Myers, if I recall correctly, is a marketing executive with The New York Times, and this is her first book. I recommend it highly!
This memoir makes me want to aspire to write my own. Alas, I doubt I could reach the simplicity of Myers' writing coupled with the profundity of it.
Maybe it's because the book relates closely to my poor, poor relationship with my mother, but that's not all of it, I think. It is simply a great read.
Why can't more books use the simplicity of writing to such powerful effect as Myers does? I sure wish I could.
WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? was, like other reviewers have said, a very fast read. So fast I didn't want it to end at times.
Five unequivocal stars!