Review of Descendant Deception
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Review of Descendant Deception
[Following is a volunteer review of "Descendant Deception" by Kimi Baibre Jackson.]
Typically, I choose not to read books that are nonfiction; however, Descendant Deception by Kimi J. Baibre-Jackson caught my eye. The interesting and brief synopsis given for the book is what drew me to it initially. Kimi found out at the ripe age of 50 that her father was not her biological father. The book goes through the thoughts, emotions, and aftermath Kimi dealt with on a daily basis after finding out her family secret. Before Kimi even found out about her biological father, she was treated differently by certain "family" members. Kimi grew to realize the different treatments she received as a child were mainly due to the secret her own mother kept from her. Eventually, through trials and triumphs, Kimi finally decides she wants to visit her biological father for the first time after sixty years. Personally, this book from start to finish was a tear-jerker. I admired the brute honesty the author portrayed throughout.
Respectfully, this book had nothing but positive aspects to it. I appreciated how the author, Kimi, included an explanation of the layout of the book, which truly did help. My favorite aspect of the book is how relatable it was. Despite being nearly forty years younger than Kimi, I have shared certain thoughts and emotions she expressed in the book. I have also felt immense feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, and utter depression. Kimi managed to touch on all these things while also proving that there is always a positive thing to grasp onto in life. I appreciated the positivity she promoted while also explaining the true darkness of mental health.
When it comes to negativity for the book, I simply have nothing immensely negative to zone in on. Overall, the only thing I can honestly say was slightly negative, was that I personally felt overwhelmed at times while reading the book. Some parts felt over-explained and hard to keep up with, while other parts seemed to jump around a bit which also made the book semi-hard to follow.
Ultimately, I rate this book 3 out of 4 stars. Overall, this book was a wonderful read. I felt very connected with the author and truly enjoyed getting clear glimpses into the depths of her mind during her difficult times. The only issue would be the hard-to-follow pieces throughout the book; however, the story itself was interesting. I was constantly finding myself eager to finish the chapter and eager to see how it all played out!
Overall, I would say the most appropriate audience for this book includes adults at least ages eighteen and up. Individuals who enjoy true stories involving drama, sadness, and mental illness are absolutely in the recommended audience for this book as well. Anyone interested in genealogy would also find this book useful, especially considering the book centers on the harm genealogical secrets can bring.
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Descendant Deception
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Typically, I choose not to read books that are nonfiction; however, Descendant Deception by Kimi J. Baibre-Jackson caught my eye. The interesting and brief synopsis given for the book is what drew me to it initially. Kimi found out at the ripe age of 50 that her father was not her biological father. The book goes through the thoughts, emotions, and aftermath Kimi dealt with on a daily basis after finding out her family secret. Before Kimi even found out about her biological father, she was treated differently by certain "family" members. Kimi grew to realize the different treatments she received as a child were mainly due to the secret her own mother kept from her. Eventually, through trials and triumphs, Kimi finally decides she wants to visit her biological father for the first time after sixty years. Personally, this book from start to finish was a tear-jerker. I admired the brute honesty the author portrayed throughout.
Respectfully, this book had nothing but positive aspects to it. I appreciated how the author, Kimi, included an explanation of the layout of the book, which truly did help. My favorite aspect of the book is how relatable it was. Despite being nearly forty years younger than Kimi, I have shared certain thoughts and emotions she expressed in the book. I have also felt immense feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, and utter depression. Kimi managed to touch on all these things while also proving that there is always a positive thing to grasp onto in life. I appreciated the positivity she promoted while also explaining the true darkness of mental health.
When it comes to negativity for the book, I simply have nothing immensely negative to zone in on. Overall, the only thing I can honestly say was slightly negative, was that I personally felt overwhelmed at times while reading the book. Some parts felt over-explained and hard to keep up with, while other parts seemed to jump around a bit which also made the book semi-hard to follow.
Ultimately, I rate this book 3 out of 4 stars. Overall, this book was a wonderful read. I felt very connected with the author and truly enjoyed getting clear glimpses into the depths of her mind during her difficult times. The only issue would be the hard-to-follow pieces throughout the book; however, the story itself was interesting. I was constantly finding myself eager to finish the chapter and eager to see how it all played out!
Overall, I would say the most appropriate audience for this book includes adults at least ages eighteen and up. Individuals who enjoy true stories involving drama, sadness, and mental illness are absolutely in the recommended audience for this book as well. Anyone interested in genealogy would also find this book useful, especially considering the book centers on the harm genealogical secrets can bring.
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Descendant Deception
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon | on Smashwords
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