I purchased this book at a local bookstore, prior to the shop going out of business. I am not sure what to really make of this book. Although this book is meant to be a memoir, I just feel that some parts were either exaggerated or mixed with a little fiction. On the whole, it was an ok read.
I love memoirs and after hearing about this one I was desperate to get my hands on it. When I finally did get a chance to read it I was a little disappointed. I loved the beginning since it was fast paced and I didn’t know what was going to happen next. However, as the book progressed I got bored a lot. It was just endless pages of the same storyline; parties, drugs, etc. I wanted more. More emotion, more excitement, and maybe a condensed version of all the party replays. Overall I did like the book and I loved Cupcake’s ultimate triumph
This book Is amazing you learn what people go through. This book was very shocking at first. I wanted to stop reading it but I was interisted in what happens to this girl. I was afraid she would get in more problems but I enjoyed seeing the world from her eyes. I would love to talk to this woman in person because she seems to spike my interist in the world around me. I believe that no body should go through this stuff alone you would need help with all this and deffinetly need someone to talk to about it. I love this book so far and I cant wait to read the rest.
A Book that makes me Happy
My name is Megan and I'm an addict.
I've been in recovery for 6 years. It's been the most amazing 6 years of my life and I am thankful for every single minute. I was in rehab for the 2nd time in 6 months when I found this little hardcover book hiding in the corner of the common room. It was Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom. I devoured the book, as I had already read the other million books I'd brought with me. Because of where I was in my life and the things that had occurred, this book really spoke to me. I know this book had nothing to do with my recovery but when I think back to that transition period of me going from actively using to in recovery this book is what I remember. And it makes me Happy.
A Piece of Cake by Cupcake Brown makes me Happy for similar reasons. After I stopped using I read every drug addiction/alcoholism memoir I could get my hands on. Her memoir was sad and horrific but it had a beautiful ending. This book inspired me more than any other book I've ever read. If she could overcome all that she went through and did...anybody could - including me. This book make me happy because it proves that our mistakes don't need to define us and if you want something bad enough, you can do anything.
Memoir focuses on Brown's days as an alcoholic & drug addict. She's got a singular voice, and a fascinating story. I wanted more about her life as a sober lawyer. Perhaps she'll flesh out that part of her life in a new book. Recommended.
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