I Never Promised You A Goodie Bag by
Jennifer Gilbert is an honest memoir written by a very strong woman who
willingly opened up about her life. On the surface it seems like it is a cute
and interesting read, but it is so much more than that. It is inspiring,
heartfelt, and one of the best memoirs I have read in a long time.
Book
Description
“When Jennifer Gilbert was twenty-two years
old, someone tried to cut her life short in the most violent way. Not wanting
this traumatic encounter to define her life, she buried it within and bravely
launched a fabulous career in New York as an event planner. Always the calm in
the storm—from fixing a ripped dress to relocating a lavish party on two days'
notice—she was convinced she'd never again feel joy herself. Yet these
weddings, anniversaries, and holiday parties slowly brought her back to life.
No one's entitled to an easy road, Gilbert learned, but instead of anticipating
our present in a goodie bag, it's our presence that is the real gift.” – I
Never Promised You A Goodie Bag
My Thoughts
I Never
Promised You A Goodie Bag is a look into the life of a woman who was attacked
violently, lived through it, and instead of just giving up on everything
(including herself) – she moved on and created a business, a family, and finally,
decided to write about it. I applaud her greatly for having the strength to
share her experiences with us in a very honest and real way throughout the
book.
Sometimes memoirs can be a little dry, but this
one was written in a very easy to read manner, and fully kept my interest
throughout the book. I enjoyed more about the author’s personal life and story
than about the nightclubs or parties. That is just me though.
If you enjoy memoirs and reading courageous stories
by women, this is definitely one you need to read. I highly recommend it.
* Thank you
to the publisher of I Never Promised You A Goodie Bag, Harper, for providing me with a copy
of this book for review. All opinions expressed are my own.
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