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Coming Undone
- A Memoir
- Narrated by: Terri White
- Length: 6 hrs and 37 mins
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Summary
A powerful, raw and unflinchingly honest account of a life coming undone.
To everyone else, Terri White appeared to be living the dream, named one of Folio's Top Women in US Media and accruing further awards for the magazines she was editing. In reality, she was rapidly skidding towards a mental health crisis that would land her in a locked psychiatric ward as her past caught up with her.
As well as growing up in a household in poverty, Terri endured sexual and physical abuse at the hands of a number of her mother's partners. Her success defied all expectations, but the greater the disparity between her outer achievements and inner demons, the more she struggled to hold everything together.
Coming Undone is the story of Terri's unravelling and her precarious navigation back from a life in pieces.
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- Katie
- 24-04-23
Wasn't ready for it to end
I was hooked all the way through. intact I completed the book on two sittings. it's compelling, heart wrenching and blunt. I felt like it ended so abruptly. I wanted to hear about her recovery, meeting her husband and having her baby. hopefully she'll release another book that shows that journey too.
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- Kobestarr
- 18-07-20
Wow!
When I heard that Terri was bringing out her memoirs I was super excited but haven’t had much chance to read since out baby arrived less than 3 months ago.
Then I remembered- AUDIBLE! I’m so glad it’s on here and just devoured it in one day during a combination of walks with the bairn.
The story is honest in a way that I was unexpecting. I thought it would just be about her rise to editor of the worlds biggest film magazine. Chapters 1 and 2 taught me not to assume, and had me hooked. Strap in folks.
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- Billybob
- 03-10-22
An intense read, but well worth it
An incredible read and journey. Tough at times but eye opening. Thank you for sharing this with us.
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- KnightofCydonia
- 29-07-20
Truth and Courage
I have to be honest and say that I already admired Terri White before I read this book.
That hasn’t changed.
If anything I have gained even more admiration and respect for her.
This book is a incredibly honest and courageous account of the difficulties Terri has suffered in her life and her journey to try and overcome them. It is both inspiring and enlightening.
It is however not for the faint hearted as it contains very graphic descriptions of abuse, self harm and mental illness.
I would recommend this book to anyone who has struggled with mental health issues but also to people who have not but would like to gain some understanding as to the difficulties a person can encounter.
A courageous book. Written with wholehearted honesty by a courageous and inspiring woman.
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- Chloe Thomas
- 15-03-21
Powerful and moving doesn't begin to cover it
At times very hard to read, this story is so important for all of us to hear. Terri's raw honesty feels painful but it has purpose. Essential reading, especially for all those in power and making decisions about survivors of abuse.
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- Anonymous User
- 30-08-20
Loved it
A beautifully raw, powerful, painful and incredibly honest account. It's unlike anything I've ever read before, absolutely brilliant.
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- Mina Correa Santos
- 29-04-22
excellent
Very well written. I listened to the whole thing in 2 days. I just wished it was longer, she can probably write a part 2.
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- Anastacia
- 22-06-23
couldn't stop listening
I downloaded this book after listening to Terris podcast .
Her story is fascinating and heart wrenching. I felt I was living her life with her throughout this book. I was totally captivated , I didn't want it to end and would love a follow up book
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- Mr E.
- 23-02-21
Woe is Me
It's somewhat unforgiving to review someone's life experiences with negativity, especially when those experiences have been full of hardships and personal comments from tormentors. This book rather frustrated me. It didn't strike me as particularly well written, especially for an editor. There is constant repetition which along with a very flat narration becomes a very difficult listen. The tone is asking the reader to disbelieve her circumstance at every turn. She is no doubt owed a huge debt for her hardships, but as a reader I just found her too taxing.
I'd love to hear more accounts like this. We are owed more truthful stories of personal anguish and torment - especially those fragile topics of childhood sexual abuse. I'll be on the lookout for further reading.
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- Garmakeen
- 09-04-23
Poorly Written
I so wanted to enjoy this book but sadly I did not. Considering Terri is a journalist and an editor, her grammar is extremely bad. I got bored fairly quickly due to her overuse of adjectives. What I thought would be a riveting read turned out to be yet another book on child abuse that is not much different than many others on the same subject. Don’t get me wrong, I am not making light of such serious and appalling situations, my comments are directed not at the subject matter but the way this book is written. It doesn’t live up to the hype.
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