Elizabeth R. (esjro) -
This book only came across my radar because I am a fan of Jon Batiste; I was not familiar with Suleika Jaouad before learning of their relationship through one of his social media accounts. In all honesty, I bought this book out of nosiness.... But I am so glad that I did!
This was one of the best memoirs I have ever read (and I've read a ton). The author writes beautifully, and her honesty and self-reflection is remarkable. She is more candid with the anonymous reader about her struggles and shameful moments than most dear friends are in real life. Her vulnerability makes her endearing and relatable, and the reader will find commonalities of experience with her, as did a death row inmate she befriends.
And for anyone else who is also secretly nosey: Jon is apparently just as amazing as he comes across through his music and his appearances on The Late Show.
This was one of the best memoirs I have ever read (and I've read a ton). The author writes beautifully, and her honesty and self-reflection is remarkable. She is more candid with the anonymous reader about her struggles and shameful moments than most dear friends are in real life. Her vulnerability makes her endearing and relatable, and the reader will find commonalities of experience with her, as did a death row inmate she befriends.
And for anyone else who is also secretly nosey: Jon is apparently just as amazing as he comes across through his music and his appearances on The Late Show.
