Review of My life uncensored
Posted: 16 Sep 2021, 17:41
[Following is a volunteer review of "My life uncensored" by Cristina Caymares.]
Different persons have different experiences throughout their lifetime. Some journeys are on the happier side, while others just can't catch a break and nothing good ever seems to happen. My Life:Uncensored by Christina Caymares is a short memoir of the author's childhood. She grew up in Miami but would spend summers in Los Angeles.
The autobiography starts with Christina describing her paternal side of the family. She lost her father at the young age of four, and her mother had to work extra hours to provide for them. This left a limited amount of parental time and Christina and her sister had to be babysat by family members, neighbors, or whomever was available. They often spent summers with their paternal aunt and uncle to escape their chaotic home life and to have some semblance of a better childhood experience. The author takes us on a rollercoaster through her life using snippets of memories over a period of time.
I must commend the author for her honest, candid tone. She relates events that would be hard for some people to share, and she does it without seeming to be embarrassed. There was one instance in the book where Christina was touched inappropriately by one of her uncles. She refused to tell anyone about it because she claims this moment doesn't define her in any way, so it would be futile to inform anyone about it. Her opinion on many issues as a child was different from her peers or even her sister's.
I liked that the book was an easy, short read and is fortified with pictures from her past. We were able to put faces to the names of the persons mentioned in the book. The author also translated Spanish phrases in brackets to make it easier to read.
One downside of this book was that it was not written in a logical or a chronological order. The author switched from one memory to the next that happened in different times of her life, sometimes in the same sentence. This was confusing at some points. I didn't particularly like that some stories were left with loose ends and while reading, I had unanswered questions.
I rate this book 3 out of 4 stars. I deducted one star because the text was confusing in some parts. One instance was when the author was explaining family relations. I did not give it two stars because it seemed to be professionally edited and an overall satisfying read.
I would recommend this book to persons looking for a short, enjoyable memoir. In conclusion, the straightforward approach the author used in relating her memories made it more exciting than any other memoir I've read.
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My life uncensored
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Different persons have different experiences throughout their lifetime. Some journeys are on the happier side, while others just can't catch a break and nothing good ever seems to happen. My Life:Uncensored by Christina Caymares is a short memoir of the author's childhood. She grew up in Miami but would spend summers in Los Angeles.
The autobiography starts with Christina describing her paternal side of the family. She lost her father at the young age of four, and her mother had to work extra hours to provide for them. This left a limited amount of parental time and Christina and her sister had to be babysat by family members, neighbors, or whomever was available. They often spent summers with their paternal aunt and uncle to escape their chaotic home life and to have some semblance of a better childhood experience. The author takes us on a rollercoaster through her life using snippets of memories over a period of time.
I must commend the author for her honest, candid tone. She relates events that would be hard for some people to share, and she does it without seeming to be embarrassed. There was one instance in the book where Christina was touched inappropriately by one of her uncles. She refused to tell anyone about it because she claims this moment doesn't define her in any way, so it would be futile to inform anyone about it. Her opinion on many issues as a child was different from her peers or even her sister's.
I liked that the book was an easy, short read and is fortified with pictures from her past. We were able to put faces to the names of the persons mentioned in the book. The author also translated Spanish phrases in brackets to make it easier to read.
One downside of this book was that it was not written in a logical or a chronological order. The author switched from one memory to the next that happened in different times of her life, sometimes in the same sentence. This was confusing at some points. I didn't particularly like that some stories were left with loose ends and while reading, I had unanswered questions.
I rate this book 3 out of 4 stars. I deducted one star because the text was confusing in some parts. One instance was when the author was explaining family relations. I did not give it two stars because it seemed to be professionally edited and an overall satisfying read.
I would recommend this book to persons looking for a short, enjoyable memoir. In conclusion, the straightforward approach the author used in relating her memories made it more exciting than any other memoir I've read.
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My life uncensored
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon