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A review by mirandaleighhhh
Leg: The Story of a Limb and the Boy Who Grew from It by Greg Marshall
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
3.0
Given Greg Marshall's life experiences, I totally understand the dark humor that was necessary for his family dynamic. There was a lot in here that made me chuckle, and a few portions that made me tear.
However, there were things that made me uncomfortable while listening. I could have done without (or with fewer specifics) the discovery of the back massager, and there was more penis talk than I think was necessary for his story to be told. It didn't add but rather took away from what was going on, and I didn't find these portions as humorous. I also think that he could have adjusted the way he talked about his sister's autism to be more conscientious of the time and possible readers.
At the end of the day, it's his story, and wow Greg has experienced more pain than has ever touched my personal life.
However, there were things that made me uncomfortable while listening. I could have done without (or with fewer specifics) the discovery of the back massager, and there was more penis talk than I think was necessary for his story to be told. It didn't add but rather took away from what was going on, and I didn't find these portions as humorous. I also think that he could have adjusted the way he talked about his sister's autism to be more conscientious of the time and possible readers.
At the end of the day, it's his story, and wow Greg has experienced more pain than has ever touched my personal life.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Death of parent, Terminal illness, Medical trauma, and Homophobia