Blackbird: A Childhood Lost and Found
Blackbird: A Childhood Lost and Found
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2000
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Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2000432
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Portland, Oregon • 1970s
2000
Adult
18+ years
830L
Super Short Summary
Blackbird: A Childhood Lost and Found by Jennifer Lauck is a memoir detailing an individual's turbulent childhood marked by loss, resilience, and self-discovery. The author recounts experiences of navigating family upheavals and searching for stability and identity. This work highlights the impact of early adversity and the enduring quest for belonging and understanding.
Melancholic
Contemplative
Bittersweet
Nostalgic
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
9,871 ratings
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Review Roundup
Blackbird: A Childhood Lost and Found by Jennifer Lauck is lauded for its raw, emotional narrative and powerful storytelling. Readers appreciate the author's poignant exploration of childhood trauma, portraying resilience with authenticity. Some critiques focus on the repetitive nature of certain themes. Overall, it's praised for its emotional depth and compelling prose.
Who Should Read Blackbird: A Childhood Lost and Found?
A reader who appreciates poignant memoirs about resilience and overcoming adversity would enjoy Blackbird: A Childhood Lost and Found by Jennifer Lauck. Fans of The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls and Angela’s Ashes by Frank McCourt will find similar themes of hardship and survival appealing.
9,871 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
432
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Portland, Oregon • 1970s
2000
Adult
18+ years
830L
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