I knew I will love her book!

So honest, raw and touching. There is learning and reflection, but entertainment too. Recommended listen.

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5 stars for book and 5 stars for narration!

It's probably the celebrity memoir I've ever read. This book was phenomenal, and I loved every bit of it and didn't want it to end. It was so raw and honest and well written. She also narrated her story so beautifully. I didn't know much about Selma Blair but was intrigued by the book title and cover, and I'm really glad I gave this book a chance.

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A deep but not a cheerful tale

I struggled a bit with this book, I mostly read autobiographical books, and whizz through them! This was a tale of trauma. Selma presented one part of her- the mean baby, the script given to an innocent child that turned them into a scared, lonely, mean person. Susceptible to abuse, both by the self and by others. It shows how powerful the mother daughter attachment is. I wish there was more in this book about the other parts of her, what do her friends love about her? Is she funny? Is she sweet? She seems well loved by friends. I’m sure she has light and joy in her. This book had a low tone to it. I appreciate how vulnerable and authentic Selma was in this book, although the crying seemed acted as her tone flips very quickly, but maybe it is and that’s ok- I guess either way it’s to accentuate the emotion she was describing. Selma courageously lays bare the most unfavourable parts of herself in this book, maybe it’s the part that’s most familiar, but I hope a future book shows us the other parts of her, that really leans into the hopefully part, the brighter parts, they are there but they weren’t the ones in the spotlight during this story.

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laughed and cried in equal measure

Selma Blair does not brush over the less appealing parts of her life story, instead she accounts the highs and lows of her life so far with a seeming honesty that sees apologies and humility in abundance. It is also, very funny, and at times I caught myself laughing out loud as though I was sat opposite her having a coffee and hearing it all first-hand.

It's a tough listen in places, but well worth it for the many gems of her experience imparted without pressure or demonstrosity, along the way.

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Fellow MS warrior

I’ve spent years trying to explain how my symptoms/flares affect me but always struggle. This was perfectly descriptive of how the condition affects us. You are truly an inspiration to me. Keep up the positivity!! X

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The raw and painful honesty

This is not a famously personality tell all. This is a raw and painful examination of a life. At times ber funny at the beginning and then more and more raw honesty. Selma reads her own story beautifully. One commenter said it reads like a script but it’s not that- it just flows beautifully and yes she time to time move from matter of fact to deep sadness in tone but that is just the raw honesty of true reflection and remembering those we loved and love. That’s what you get with audible - that third dimension.

Mean Baby is an autobiography that will stay with me for a long time

To quote another review “I read don’t think I have ever had such a visceral response to an autobiography but Selma Blair manages to have an impact.

Whilst the stories are difficult what is ultimately the saving grace of this hard story is seeing just how thankful Selma Blair is for the things that have happened to her and the people in her life that have helped her along the way.”

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Full of unknowns

An intimate and intriguing account of Selma Blair’s life. Read by the author, you really get insight into the emotional rollercoaster she’s experienced.

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Powerfully engaging, passionate & brutally honest!

Delivered with so much genuine emotion and passion. Sad, yet overall it's the positivity that shines through from the darkness. Highlights the realism of life and a candid account of many shared experiences which so many will resonate with. Things, that they may have hidden for years. A grounded normality behind the LA glamour. A reminder that life is rarely what you see on the surface and to be kind and patient always. Seek to understand below the surface (for yourself and others). Everything shone through as rooted from love, even when misunderstood. Massively charismatic and inspirational life story. Thank you for shining the light on the MS community also. Selma gives hope and support to thousands and am sure will touch all that read this. 🙏

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Beautiful and brave

A beautiful and brave memoir, like the author, herself.

She will reconnect you with your own childhood memories and become your friend.

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5 star recommendation. Read it.

It’s difficult writing a review about someone’s life. A beautifully tragic yet heartwarming insight into Selma Blair’s life and experiences. I wish it was slightly more chronological, sometimes she bounces around between ages but it’s her first book and I know storytelling in a timeline is difficult. I love that she read it too, you can tell when she’s truly happy or distraught explain different events.

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