Genre: Memoir, Biography
Pages: 264
Content Warnings: Mental Illness, Medical, Physical and Emotional abuse, Rape
Synopsis
Now, she’s finally free to start living her life on her terms—and to tell her own story as only she can.
Forced to use a wheelchair in public and endure a lifetime of faux illness, fraud, and exploitation, Gypsy was subjected not only to her mother’s medical, physical, and emotional abuse, but deprived of childhood milestones. Prevented from attending school or socializing, Gypsy’s formative years were defined by pain and isolation.
After serving 8 years in prison for the role she played in her mother Dee Dee’s murder, Gypsy is embracing her fresh start—and reminding all of us that it’s never too late.
My Thoughts
Let me just preface with the fact I know Gypsy committed a crime and my review of her book in no way condones her actions. That being said, I had been really interested in Gypsy’s story since I seen the docuseries that came out about her life some time ago.
I listened to it on Libby which really helped me connect a lot more with the book. I honestly really enjoyed hearing her talk about her life experiences up until the point of her arrest. I can’t say there were a lot of details I didn’t already know but either way, it was a good and interesting read.
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