Review of Lunacy is in my Family's DNA
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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Lunacy is in my Family's DNA" by Nikki Goldman.]
[I]Lunacy is in My Family’s DNA by Nikki Goldman is a humorous and heartfelt memoir about the author’s life. It includes stories of a dysfunctional home life full of emotions, unintentional neglect, laughs, and control. The foreword, written by Jerry Corley, is a testament to Nikki’s ability to convey the truth with vulnerability by illustrating the impact a crazy family can have on the development of a person. As a hypnotherapist, the author has been able to help others resolve their feelings using insight into their life experiences.
I chose to read this book because the title looked promising as an enjoyable read. Nikki Goldman did not disappoint me. Within the first few sentences, I was drawn in by the author’s ability to describe, with brutal (and yet humorous) honesty, family members. I loved the short, funny essay-like chapters. Each was relatable and included enough details so that I could picture the scene of what was happening at that moment.
One funny story I enjoyed had to do with Nikki’s extended family going out to eat. Nikki’s mom, Beatrice, was not happy with where the hostess was going to seat them, so she decided they should sit elsewhere. The entire family followed Beatrice “like a hundred-car cargo train” from one insufficient spot to the next around the restaurant until she finally decided that the original table was the best choice after all.
Towards the end of the book, Goldman writes about self-reflection on life choices and personal growth affected by past trauma. Lasting effects from the challenges of a mother who was controlling and a father who was disengaged caused Nikki’s anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Although both parents contributed to the author’s challenges, they were also attributed to giving Nikki a sense of humor, the ability to make peace with life, and eventual self-acceptance.
After reading this book in one sitting, I didn’t discover anything I would change. This author’s voice and personality shine throughout. One thing to note is that there were several grammar and spelling errors. However, the mistakes did not distract from the fact that it was a quick and entertaining read. I highly recommend it to everyone. For these reasons, I rate this book as a 4 out of 5 stars.
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I chose to read this book because the title looked promising as an enjoyable read. Nikki Goldman did not disappoint me. Within the first few sentences, I was drawn in by the author’s ability to describe, with brutal (and yet humorous) honesty, family members. I loved the short, funny essay-like chapters. Each was relatable and included enough details so that I could picture the scene of what was happening at that moment.
One funny story I enjoyed had to do with Nikki’s extended family going out to eat. Nikki’s mom, Beatrice, was not happy with where the hostess was going to seat them, so she decided they should sit elsewhere. The entire family followed Beatrice “like a hundred-car cargo train” from one insufficient spot to the next around the restaurant until she finally decided that the original table was the best choice after all.
Towards the end of the book, Goldman writes about self-reflection on life choices and personal growth affected by past trauma. Lasting effects from the challenges of a mother who was controlling and a father who was disengaged caused Nikki’s anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Although both parents contributed to the author’s challenges, they were also attributed to giving Nikki a sense of humor, the ability to make peace with life, and eventual self-acceptance.
After reading this book in one sitting, I didn’t discover anything I would change. This author’s voice and personality shine throughout. One thing to note is that there were several grammar and spelling errors. However, the mistakes did not distract from the fact that it was a quick and entertaining read. I highly recommend it to everyone. For these reasons, I rate this book as a 4 out of 5 stars.
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Lunacy is in my Family's DNA
View: on Bookshelves |
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