Wow. She writes about so many painful experiences without revealing that pain as bitterness or resentment, or even making it seem painful. It was just what it was. She isn't completely stoic though, just realistic when expressing her frustrations with her parents and their attitude toward good living and raising children. There's so much I can say about this book, but not enough words to articulate it. The best thing for anyone reading my review to do is just read the book themselves. Her style is clear and easy to follow without feeling monotonous. After reading this book I wonder what would have been different about what she included if she had been able to keep a diary during her childhood instead of recalling the memories through the lens of experience and adulthood.