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A review by angieoverbooked
I Shouldn't Be Telling You This: (But I'm Going to Anyway) by Chelsea Devantez
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
5.0
This is joining my list of favorite memoirs. I loved every second.
If you like memoirs and/or stories about women, you should read this book! A specific woman is the focus or inspiration for every chapter. A genius approach. But also, so on brand for Chelsea and not a surprise given the way she always emphasizes the value of her relationships with women (which I know from listening to her podcast, Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir Podcast). So, for example, while her wedding and love for her husband are detailed in a chapter, the real story is about her bridesmaids.
This memoir is intense and traumatic, insightful and smart, and truly laugh-out-loud funny. Chelsea Devantez should not be telling us a lot of this. But I am glad she did.
If you like memoirs and/or stories about women, you should read this book! A specific woman is the focus or inspiration for every chapter. A genius approach. But also, so on brand for Chelsea and not a surprise given the way she always emphasizes the value of her relationships with women (which I know from listening to her podcast, Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir Podcast). So, for example, while her wedding and love for her husband are detailed in a chapter, the real story is about her bridesmaids.
This memoir is intense and traumatic, insightful and smart, and truly laugh-out-loud funny. Chelsea Devantez should not be telling us a lot of this. But I am glad she did.
Ratings
Quality of Writing 5/5
Value for Intended Audience 5/5
Pacing 5/5
Vulnerability 5/5
Overall Enjoyability 5/5
Value for Intended Audience 5/5
Pacing 5/5
Vulnerability 5/5
Overall Enjoyability 5/5