This memoir has a chatty writing style that makes you feel like you are talking to Julia herself. It is a very dark story with lots of horrible things happening, both to Julia and by Julia. It is not as reflective as other memoirs, but it is a good look into her life. 

I appreciate how she was able to describe just how dark situations were without getting too graphic. Instances of SA, DV, drug abuse, and death were all mentioned frequently, but never over-described to the point of making me uncomfortable. This books shows a rough upbringing and how she had just as rough an adulthood despite becoming famous. Julia is so candid and refreshingly honest in this book. I gained a lot more respect for her after reading this.