This book left my heart feeling full, it inspired me to spread more kindness, and not be so hard on my self. She had some really important advice, life lessons, and empowering quotes, but the rest of this book fell flat for me. It really added to the idea that this is not just a memoir about Madison, but a learning experience to rethink your own experiences.

I hope she releases another book in the future because, indeed, that is just another one of her many talents. In April 2019, it was announced Leah Lewis, Alexxis Lemire, Daniel Diemer, Becky Ann Baker, Catherine Curtin, Wolfgang Novogratz, and Enrique Murciano had joined the cast of the film, with Alice Wu directing from a screenplay she wrote.Over the past decade, she has navigated the spotlight as a child, through her teenage years, and now as a young woman in her twenties. GLAAD Unveils Nominees For 32nd Annual GLAAD Media Awards; Deadline's New Hollywood Podcast Honored With Special Recognition Award". They connect over their shared interests in literature and art, though Aster believes she is communicating with Paul. As women we should ALL operate on the assumption that most every woman we encounter will share in much of the trauma that we too have carried in silence and it is in all of our best interests to regard each other with empathy regardless of race, class, etc. Ellie sets up Paul on a date with Aster, but it goes badly because hr is unable to converse with her like she can.

While I wish beyond adequate description that I had access to the kind of support she had (both financially and via the catharsis of having such a platform) through my own similar crisis, I do not co-sign the “this is the trade off for fame” garbage that public FEMALE figures are especially accustomed to hearing.Madison Beer brought light into the simple fact that we all are humans and sometimes people are so blinded that they don't realize it. Trig proposes to Aster at a church service, but Ellie and Paul publicly interrupt the moment by sharing the true meaning of "love" using Ellie's wording from a previous letter. Netflix's "The Half of It" Star Leah Lewis Explains Why Ellie Chu's Story Is Vital to the Coming-of-Age Canon" ".

The Matrix' Actor Collin Chou Joins Netflix's 'The Half of It'; 'Sabrina's Abigail Cowen Cast In 'I Still Believe'; Jim Klock Set For 'The 24th' ". g. her insecurities, red flags) but maybe that's just because after reading her memoir, i now want to sit down with her and have a conversation about mental health and life experiences. whilst this certainly wasn’t anything profound (i’ve read everything she wrote somewhere else before) i still recognise the value of this book, particularly for young readers, in acknowledging contemporary issues with social media, revealing the reality behind a seemingly ‘perfect life. It was inspiring to hear how other people, who you may not think struggle with anxiety and depression, get through it. In The Half of It, Madison pulls back the curtain to show the behind-the-scenes of her journey, from reckoning with mass hate online and the time her private pictures were leaked, to battling suicidal thoughts while making her highly acclaimed debut album, Life Support, and her recovery since then.To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. It's insane how much being harassed online affects her daily life, where she can't do anything without questioning if someone's filming her, taking pictures of her, or wanting to meet her just to shit on her for it online. When I hear the word "memoir," I anticipate a narrative-driven account of a person's life, and The Half of It is far from that. I am so proud of Madison for using the large platform that she has to speak up about these conditions and help create safe places for mental health awareness altogether.