I wish Jacqueline had continued this book by adding the details of how she met up with her father again later in life. I also wish we got to see the other side of her family, the Ohio side especially since she gives a glimpse at the end of the book with their pictures.

However, the book was overall an okay experience, some of the repetitive themes became annoying over time but as she introduced new themes like finding her identity as a writer it became more bearable. This is the kind of book you'd have on your "to be read" for months and then one gloomy, rainy day you decide to read it and it perfectly matches the vibe but as you near the end of the book, you question, "Is that it?" And then your day is ruined. There is also the alternative, which is a sigh of relief that it's finally over. The writing is very good, I especially enjoyed all the metaphors and the "how to listen" poems.