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Book review notes to self. Essays by emilie pine review these essays are so personal they read more like a memoir and the author is acutely aware of how she s shaping the story of her life comments. They re about alcoholism and miscarriage and sexual. Women s bodies and minds are often forced into boxes and with this book pine attempts to squirm her way out of the box by taking on topics that squick most people out when they re coming out of a woman s mouth.

Note to self is a collection of essays poems and photographs that capture a range of author and popular youtuber connor franta s thoughts feelings dreams life lessons and more. Together they weave a sort of story about coming out of the closet having your heart broken struggling with depression and eventually learning to live with depression or in spite of it. What sets this book apart from others in its genre though is its frequent use of reader reflection.

While reading note to self it felt like this book was a friend that understands what goes through my head sometimes. Notes to self by emilie pine is a book written as a challenge. When emilie pine told her mother she wanted to write a book of personal essays she asked what they would be about.

In each chapter she explores a specific inwardly directed concept such as self definition or self acceptance. Emilie pine s shocking force shines through in the kind of book you want to give to everyone. Note to self is a fast and easy read.

Notes to self is as personal as it is possible for writing to be. Essays by emilie pine startling essays on addiction infertility and rape. I gave note to self 5 5 stars because every word felt so raw and real.

This voice works well as the book is intended to read like a diary as if it s coming straight from franta s head. I was done with all the silences around women s lives and bodies so i wrote the book that i wanted that i needed to read. Note to self.