Girl, Interrupted by Susanna Kaysen was a very interesting book. I thought this particular sentence written on the back of the book was a perfect description: "Girl, Interrupted is a clear-sighted, unflinching document that gives lasting and specific dimension to our definitions of sane and insane, mental illness and recovery." Because I'm sure that most of us at some point in our lives have asked the question, "Am I sane?"
In this book, Susanna (at age 18), was diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder and spent 18 months in the mental ward of a 'high class' hospital. One of my favorite parts of this book was when Susanna quoted her diagnosis: "Uncertainty about several life issues, such as self-image, sexual orientation, long-term goals or career choice, types of friends or lovers to have..." She goes on to say, "Isn't this a good description of adolescence? Moody, fickle, faddish, insecure: in short, impossible."
You couldn't pay me enough money to go back to adolescence....because I'm pretty sure *that* part of all our lives was a little bit crazy.
*Apparently the book was made into a movie. I have yet to see the movie, but it will be put into the Netflix queue right now.*
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Book Reviews
I've never done a book review before, so I'll do my best not spoil either of the two books I'm about to review. I was debating on if I should review the book that I didn't like so much or the book that touched something inside of me, but in a weird and awkward way. I decided to do both, one today and one tomorrow.
First up is Life Laughs (The Naked Truth About Motherhood, Marriage, and Moving On) by Jenny McCarthy. I was hoping for a rip-roaring great book, something on the level of Jen Lancaster (who is one of my most favorite authors....ever).
If Jenny McCarthy is up for the 'naked truth', her book sucked. I'm done with the constant bitching about men. I'm done putting all men in the "Mr. Potato Head" category. Attention Ms. McCarthy, there are some pretty good guys out there. I feel sorry for you because you married a slob, who is unable to decorate the house to your desires, take care of you or your baby, or even wash a load of laundry. Good for you for divorcing a man like that and moving on (oops...spoiler). As for the rest of the book, yes I'll admit it, you did have one or two funny moments, but most of your book read like most of your orgasms...fake and un-entertaining.
First up is Life Laughs (The Naked Truth About Motherhood, Marriage, and Moving On) by Jenny McCarthy. I was hoping for a rip-roaring great book, something on the level of Jen Lancaster (who is one of my most favorite authors....ever).
If Jenny McCarthy is up for the 'naked truth', her book sucked. I'm done with the constant bitching about men. I'm done putting all men in the "Mr. Potato Head" category. Attention Ms. McCarthy, there are some pretty good guys out there. I feel sorry for you because you married a slob, who is unable to decorate the house to your desires, take care of you or your baby, or even wash a load of laundry. Good for you for divorcing a man like that and moving on (oops...spoiler). As for the rest of the book, yes I'll admit it, you did have one or two funny moments, but most of your book read like most of your orgasms...fake and un-entertaining.
