Musical Chairs by Jen Knox is a brutally honest look at one girls journey to adulthood. It's Jen's own story and unlike most who write memoirs, she bears her soul to the reader. She doesn't sugar coat her story to make herself look better. Like most adolescents she was restless and rebelled against her parents, authority and drifted without focus. Add to this a family history of mental illness working against her and a dependency on alcohol and she could have become a clichéd statistic. Knox faces her demons and overcomes them. Her story is raw and inspiring. Where many autobiographies take a melodramatic turn, this story enthralls the reader with its realism. A wonderful read that every young girl should read as a warning and every adult should read to better understand the inner workings of an adolescent mind. Five out of five stars.
This book was provided by the author.
Wow, must be powerful then!!
ReplyDeleteI appreciate the lovely review, and the careful reading of my work. (I get emails when reviews are posted.) Happy New Year to you, and I look forward to reading more of your reviews in 2010.
ReplyDeleteWarmly, Jen
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