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Review of My life uncensored
[Following is a volunteer review of "My life uncensored" by Cristina Caymares.]
Growing up is full of moments that may or may not define the person they’ve become. Several adults would also have a hand in shaping a child’s way of thinking as they go through the process of developing themselves. In My Life Uncensored by Cristina Caymares, we get to see the author’s childhood filled with inconsistent support from different families, abuse, and neglect. And through all the bad experiences that the author has faced, we can also see how much love and respect she still has for her family. This short memoir encompasses Cristy’s raw thoughts as she discusses how her family’s presence and inconsistent support affected her life.
This memoir is a compelling account of childhood experiences. We get to see a child’s thought process as she tries to understand the root of her family’s dislike of each other. It’s also fascinating to see how adults could manipulate a child into saying what they wanted to hear. It’s sad that the author experienced those kinds of things on top of abuse and child neglect, but on the bright side, readers would learn what not to say to a child and how adults can support them.
I liked the conclusion in every chapter. It was well-written, heartfelt, and straight to the point. I also appreciated that there were direct translations besides every Spanish phrase. The narration of the experiences flowed smoothly. There were times that I felt like the story started abruptly after one occasion, but after reading the last paragraph of the chapter, I can see how cohesive it actually is.
The only dislike I have for this book is that it’s too short to be a memoir. The author has several personal issues that would be insightful if expounded. For example, the sexual abuse she once experienced from her uncle. The author should've expounded more on her experience and personal relationship with that uncle and how morally wrong that experience is. I believe it when the author mentioned that the experience doesn't define who she is. However, I feel like there is more to be said and lessons to impart from that experience.
I would rate this book 3 out of 4 stars. This book is too short to be a memoir. There’s not much in-depth analysis that would give several insights to the readers. It only had one to three sentences of realizing how her family affected her in every chapter. However, I still liked it because I love reading other people’s childhood experiences, and it was well-written.
I would recommend this to anyone who likes to read memoirs. I would also recommend this to anyone interested in the environment’s effect on child psychology. Readers can get insights into how a child should be brought up and the importance of implanting unprejudiced thoughts in the child's mind.
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My life uncensored
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Growing up is full of moments that may or may not define the person they’ve become. Several adults would also have a hand in shaping a child’s way of thinking as they go through the process of developing themselves. In My Life Uncensored by Cristina Caymares, we get to see the author’s childhood filled with inconsistent support from different families, abuse, and neglect. And through all the bad experiences that the author has faced, we can also see how much love and respect she still has for her family. This short memoir encompasses Cristy’s raw thoughts as she discusses how her family’s presence and inconsistent support affected her life.
This memoir is a compelling account of childhood experiences. We get to see a child’s thought process as she tries to understand the root of her family’s dislike of each other. It’s also fascinating to see how adults could manipulate a child into saying what they wanted to hear. It’s sad that the author experienced those kinds of things on top of abuse and child neglect, but on the bright side, readers would learn what not to say to a child and how adults can support them.
I liked the conclusion in every chapter. It was well-written, heartfelt, and straight to the point. I also appreciated that there were direct translations besides every Spanish phrase. The narration of the experiences flowed smoothly. There were times that I felt like the story started abruptly after one occasion, but after reading the last paragraph of the chapter, I can see how cohesive it actually is.
The only dislike I have for this book is that it’s too short to be a memoir. The author has several personal issues that would be insightful if expounded. For example, the sexual abuse she once experienced from her uncle. The author should've expounded more on her experience and personal relationship with that uncle and how morally wrong that experience is. I believe it when the author mentioned that the experience doesn't define who she is. However, I feel like there is more to be said and lessons to impart from that experience.
I would rate this book 3 out of 4 stars. This book is too short to be a memoir. There’s not much in-depth analysis that would give several insights to the readers. It only had one to three sentences of realizing how her family affected her in every chapter. However, I still liked it because I love reading other people’s childhood experiences, and it was well-written.
I would recommend this to anyone who likes to read memoirs. I would also recommend this to anyone interested in the environment’s effect on child psychology. Readers can get insights into how a child should be brought up and the importance of implanting unprejudiced thoughts in the child's mind.
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My life uncensored
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