Official Review: In Hindsight
Posted: 21 Dec 2020, 03:06
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "In Hindsight" by Sharon Bonanno and Lisa Scott.]
In Hindsight: The Story Of How Two Sisters Hurt, Hindered, And Healed Each Other, written by Sharon Bonanno and Lisa Scott, narrates the life story of two sisters, Sharon and Lisa, who have gone through a lot together. Their parents divorced when they were kids, and they stayed with their mom thereafter.
As time went on, things were not smooth for them, with their dad becoming virtually nonexistent in their lives, their mom having to work two to three jobs to take care of them, and to top it off, Lisa becoming diabetic at age six.
Fast forward to their adult lives, Sharon has a rewarding career as a teacher and is married to Anthony, with whom she has three kids. Lisa, on the other hand, is floundering through life, a drug addict who is hurting herself and everyone around her. Soon, things come to a head when Sharon, together with their mom, stages an intervention, finally confronting Lisa about her addiction and the hurt she is causing them.
In this riveting memoir, Sharon and Lisa share the roles they played in each other’s lives. Although they were led down different paths in life, their lives have been inextricably intertwined since childhood. Writing In Hindsight is their way of looking back and examining the circumstances that have led them to where they are today. Their story is one of hope, family, and second chances. More importantly, does Lisa ever get her life back together? You have to read the book to find out.
All in all, I thoroughly enjoyed reading In Hindsight, as the authors’ writing was excellent. Indeed, I am not certain whether this is their first book, but it felt as though they have been writing their whole lives, improving and honing their skill. This became evident when I got engrossed in the book as if it were fiction, although the sisters were narrating their true-life story.
Furthermore, I was able to truly connect to their story, to feel their emotions and empathize with them. Their narrative touched my heart, and perhaps I may have been too emotional, but I cried at some points.
I also enjoyed reading the memoir from two different points of view, as Lisa and Sharon took turns to narrate their version of how things happened. This helped me to understand them better and to put myself in their shoes.
Further, although the book addressed difficult topics, it was quite easy to read. This was mostly due to the authors’ excellent writing, which I mentioned earlier. In fact, I dare say that In Hindsight was an enjoyable read, one that I will cherish for a long time to come. Moreover, to give you a sense of the authors’ writing, I have included the following excerpt from the book:
"It was a balance not only of body and gravity, but of caution and daring—as much a test of his confidence as an assessment of his coordination” (loc. 85).
Considering the aforementioned points, I rate In Hindsight 4 out of 4 stars. Truly, I can rank it as one of the best memoirs I have read so far. Also, I found nothing to dislike about it and believe it was exceptionally edited, as I found no errors in it. There was some strong vulgar language present in it, though. Finally, I would recommend the book to individuals who have had to deal with addiction in their lives, whether directly or indirectly.
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In Hindsight
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In Hindsight: The Story Of How Two Sisters Hurt, Hindered, And Healed Each Other, written by Sharon Bonanno and Lisa Scott, narrates the life story of two sisters, Sharon and Lisa, who have gone through a lot together. Their parents divorced when they were kids, and they stayed with their mom thereafter.
As time went on, things were not smooth for them, with their dad becoming virtually nonexistent in their lives, their mom having to work two to three jobs to take care of them, and to top it off, Lisa becoming diabetic at age six.
Fast forward to their adult lives, Sharon has a rewarding career as a teacher and is married to Anthony, with whom she has three kids. Lisa, on the other hand, is floundering through life, a drug addict who is hurting herself and everyone around her. Soon, things come to a head when Sharon, together with their mom, stages an intervention, finally confronting Lisa about her addiction and the hurt she is causing them.
In this riveting memoir, Sharon and Lisa share the roles they played in each other’s lives. Although they were led down different paths in life, their lives have been inextricably intertwined since childhood. Writing In Hindsight is their way of looking back and examining the circumstances that have led them to where they are today. Their story is one of hope, family, and second chances. More importantly, does Lisa ever get her life back together? You have to read the book to find out.
All in all, I thoroughly enjoyed reading In Hindsight, as the authors’ writing was excellent. Indeed, I am not certain whether this is their first book, but it felt as though they have been writing their whole lives, improving and honing their skill. This became evident when I got engrossed in the book as if it were fiction, although the sisters were narrating their true-life story.
Furthermore, I was able to truly connect to their story, to feel their emotions and empathize with them. Their narrative touched my heart, and perhaps I may have been too emotional, but I cried at some points.
I also enjoyed reading the memoir from two different points of view, as Lisa and Sharon took turns to narrate their version of how things happened. This helped me to understand them better and to put myself in their shoes.
Further, although the book addressed difficult topics, it was quite easy to read. This was mostly due to the authors’ excellent writing, which I mentioned earlier. In fact, I dare say that In Hindsight was an enjoyable read, one that I will cherish for a long time to come. Moreover, to give you a sense of the authors’ writing, I have included the following excerpt from the book:
"It was a balance not only of body and gravity, but of caution and daring—as much a test of his confidence as an assessment of his coordination” (loc. 85).
Considering the aforementioned points, I rate In Hindsight 4 out of 4 stars. Truly, I can rank it as one of the best memoirs I have read so far. Also, I found nothing to dislike about it and believe it was exceptionally edited, as I found no errors in it. There was some strong vulgar language present in it, though. Finally, I would recommend the book to individuals who have had to deal with addiction in their lives, whether directly or indirectly.
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In Hindsight
View: on Bookshelves