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mythrawife's review
5.0
I received a copy of this from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
4.5 stars.
A profoundly touching collection of essays centered around womanhood and all the nuances it comes with. Though the author and I had a number of differences (she is older, a mother, a college professor while I am young, single, and a college student), her words resonated with me on a deeper level.
I feel as though almost every woman, every marginalized person can relate to her paralyzing fears, especially those detailed in her last essay. Like Keisner, I care deeply about missing women, and it is because of that that I rarely follow their cases.
All of these essays were a joy to read. Keisner has crafted a marvelous collection that speaks to a variety of people.
4.5 stars.
A profoundly touching collection of essays centered around womanhood and all the nuances it comes with. Though the author and I had a number of differences (she is older, a mother, a college professor while I am young, single, and a college student), her words resonated with me on a deeper level.
I feel as though almost every woman, every marginalized person can relate to her paralyzing fears, especially those detailed in her last essay. Like Keisner, I care deeply about missing women, and it is because of that that I rarely follow their cases.
All of these essays were a joy to read. Keisner has crafted a marvelous collection that speaks to a variety of people.
zinzee's review
5.0
Explored in this engrossing essay collection are issues like the climate crisis, chronic sickness, and intimate partner violence. Although the themes are significant, the book doesn't become overly heavy because it is well-paced and the author occasionally injects some required humor so that the reader gets a little uplift.
The language is exquisite, and the author's descriptions come to life on the page. For example, in her essay on fire, you can almost feel the heat, intensity, and effort blazing on the page. In addition, the author's flashbacks to her adolescence and bygone days strike a chord with many readers because they are so relatable. I could definitely relate to the concepts of memories, phobias, and the importance that people place on geographic locations. I had no idea essays could be so beautiful.
The language is exquisite, and the author's descriptions come to life on the page. For example, in her essay on fire, you can almost feel the heat, intensity, and effort blazing on the page. In addition, the author's flashbacks to her adolescence and bygone days strike a chord with many readers because they are so relatable. I could definitely relate to the concepts of memories, phobias, and the importance that people place on geographic locations. I had no idea essays could be so beautiful.
roseizstarandbooks's review
5.0
Explored in this engrossing essay collection are issues like the climate crisis, chronic sickness, and intimate partner violence. Although the themes are significant, the book doesn't become overly heavy because it is well-paced and the author occasionally injects some required humor so that the reader gets a little uplift.
The language is exquisite, and the author's descriptions come to life on the page. For example, in her essay on fire, you can almost feel the heat, intensity, and effort blazing on the page. In addition, the author's flashbacks to her adolescence and bygone days strike a chord with many readers because they are so relatable. I could definitely relate to the concepts of memories, phobias, and the importance that people place on geographic locations. I had no idea essays could be so beautiful.
The language is exquisite, and the author's descriptions come to life on the page. For example, in her essay on fire, you can almost feel the heat, intensity, and effort blazing on the page. In addition, the author's flashbacks to her adolescence and bygone days strike a chord with many readers because they are so relatable. I could definitely relate to the concepts of memories, phobias, and the importance that people place on geographic locations. I had no idea essays could be so beautiful.
macncheese_pdf's review
4.0
Thank you to NetGalley, University of Nebraska Press and Jody Keisner for the e-ARC! Under My Bed is a memoir in essays detailing Keisner’s experiences with childhood trauma, motherhood, marriage, chronic illness, adoption (as a child and a parent), rebuilding relationships with abusive parents and fearing what women are constantly facing in the world. Keisner’s personal accounts and how she presents them gave me a similar vibe to Joan Didion’s The Year of Magical Thinking although the topics at hand are very different but still dark. I would like to read more from her in the future!
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