Official Review: Her Story by The Dr. Michelle

JessNWheeler · Post by **JessNWheeler** » 30 May 2018, 15:25

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Her Story" by The Dr. Michelle.]

3 out of 4 stars

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They should not have been married. They were too young and unsure. Still, the young couple took the advice from the elders in their religious group and got married. It ended in divorce. As a single mom with all odds against her, the impressionable young woman started out on her own. Author The Dr. Michelle shares her personal experiences and the wisdom she has gained in Her Story: Turning Pain Into Purpose.

As a young girl, Michelle greatly admired her mother and grandmother. The two women were strong and beautiful. Even their flaws added to the ladies’ intrigue. Michelle learned many important lessons from the two, but when she found herself solely responsible for her needs and the needs of her daughter, she was not proud of the life she was living. In a spiritual moment of clarity, Michelle decided that she would provide a comfortable lifestyle for herself and her daughter without compromising her body or her soul. The journey that followed transformed a lost young woman into The Dr. Michelle Fennick.

This short read is a truly inspirational memoir. The Dr. Michelle set goals for her life, and her achievements are more than impressive. Many young women find themselves in the same situation as the author did, but The Dr. Michelle did more than survive, she turned her pain into power. The author opens the book by letting the reader know that she is very shy. It was difficult for her to share the intimate details of her life. Still, I wish that she had gone into further detail when she was discussing the personalities of her mother and grandmother. I realize that this book is not their memoir, but The Dr. Michelle shows such admiration for the two. This admiration left me yearning for more of the wisdom that The Dr. Michelle gained from her mother and grandmother.

I admire this shy author for writing such an inspirational and personal book. However, there are many editing errors throughout the text. These mistakes include missing and misspelled words. Furthermore, the book is vague and difficult to understand in some areas. The Dr. Michelle and her family are inspirational and intriguing people. The lack of detail was a disappointment.

I rate this book 3 out of 4 stars. This is a great start. There is an amazing story here. I really like The Dr. Michelle and her family, but I needed more as a reader. Young women, especially young women of color, will be inspired by The Dr. Michelle’s story.

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Kemunto lucy · Post by **Kemunto lucy** » 02 Jun 2018, 00:47

A motivational story. The story is touching and relatable and I would love to read this book. Thanks for the review.

Nimat87 · Post by **Nimat87** » 03 Jun 2018, 05:11

Sounds like an inspirational story of personal growth and development amidst all the obstacles. Your review has piqued my interest in the book.

CommMayo · Post by **CommMayo** » 03 Jun 2018, 10:38

Do you ever figure out why she refers to herself as "The Dr."? Seems kind of odd...

stacie k · Post by **stacie k** » 03 Jun 2018, 17:12

This does sound like an inspirational memoir. I enjoy reading about relationships from one generation to the next. Thanks for the introduction to this book!

Post by **kandscreeley** » 03 Jun 2018, 17:59

I admire anyone who can turn pain into power as you say. However, this just isn't a book for me. I'm glad you were able to enjoy it. Nice review.

Jackie Holycross · Post by **Jackie Holycross** » 04 Jun 2018, 17:23

It sounds like a compelling emotional story.

JJNP · Post by **JJNP** » 05 Jun 2018, 13:47

This sounds like an inspirational and helpful book and a story of a brave person. I will add it to my shelves, thanks.

kdawes17 · Post by **kdawes17** » 07 Jun 2018, 21:12

From my perspertive I admit she got married to young and then she feels like everything is falling apart. Then her marriage ended in a divorce ,now she have to face the reality that she a single mother. I really must say it's a scary feeling ,so I must say she's has to step her game up to make things better for her and her daughter.