What an sincere, courageous story. A must read for women who will not backdown to patriarchy. The author speaks with such passion and it’s as if she is setting in your living room pouring her life out to you. Couldn’t put this book down.

I LOVED this book!! One of the best memoirs of the year. Reema's style of writing had me hooked from the first chapter. The ending is absolutely beautiful!! Her story will keep you turning pages!!

A strong woman writing a strong book and giving a voice to all the women of the world. Religion, sexual abuse, marriage, family... No subject is left unspoken. Who are we? What do we really want? Freedom, happiness? And the most important question: what do we deserve? It is for us to decide.

Some girls are just larger than life and Reema Zaman is certainly one of those. She grew up in Bangladesh where her looks did not draw attention. But once she until left, she stood out no matter where she lived. World traveler, New York model, speaker, and essayist, she writes from her earliest memories—wonderfully, in a child's voice—and on through her young career, her challenging love affairs, anorexia, and her desire to change the world. She bares it all. Beautiful prose/ poetry in this one. A wonderful memoir in the vein of Elizabeth Gilbert.

Some books are just beautiful.

I wish I could leave that as my review.
Some books have thrilling plot twists, some have fantastical worlds, and some are beautiful.

Transcendent memoir told through the voices of author Reema Zaman at different points of her life, embracing every step and misstep as a lesson and a worthy path. Her narrative is like a kaleidoscope, twisting perspective to allow her elaborately reflective prose to find peace and meaning in harsh and disappointing circumstancTranscendent memoir told through the voices of author Reema Zaman at different points of her life, embracing every step and misstep as a lesson and a worthy path. Her narrative is like a kaleidoscope, twisting perspective to allow her elaborately reflective prose to find peace and meaning in harsh and disappointing circumstances. A brilliant debut.es. A brilliant debut.

This book is such a lyrical, touching memoir. While it took a few pages to get into the rhythm of the writing but as soon as i did i was hooked.

Reema's story is sad and uplifting at the same time as we work our way through her life and root for her along the way. I am glad that the author chose to write her story down and that I got to read it.

In the beginning I found it 'difficult' reading - meaning I didn't get into it immediately. But,, then I became comfortable with her style of writing and I found I couldn't put the book down. Reema's journey and the journey of her family from dysfunctional to functional and loving and happy was sometimes painful but also very joyful. Quite a book.

I admit, I struggled with the writing style of this book. The author writes to her imaginary friend/ other self. She reminisces, tells her story sometimes talking to this other self. Throughout the book I wondered, is this an imaginary friend she hasnt6grown out of, does she have another personality i.e. a dissociative personality disorder, or schizophrenia? It distracts from the narrative. She also writes in metaphors. I love a good metaphor but sentence after sentence of them just overwhelms this reader.

That said, the subject of the memoir is compelling. It's a story of a girl whose voice is ignored and diminished because she is a girl. How much of that reflects her culture and how much the family dynamics is unclear although probably bits of both. She is an intelligent girl who is told that boys don't like smart girls. She experiences predatory sexual behavior and told boys will be boys. Like many girls, particularly first born, she uses her voice to take care of and nurture those she loves. She finds control in anorexia and in her beauty. This her story of taking her voice back and using it help others. Her acts of generosity and loving compassion are heartfelt and moving. I just wish it were told in a way that didn't distance the reader.
Overall this is a 3.5 star read rounded up to 4 stars.

Thanks to Netaglley and the publisher for letting me review this book. It in no way influenced my review.

I love memoirs and this one did not disappoint. It is very lengthy, but not sure the author could have made it shorter and included all details and thoughts. It speaks to her personal thoughts and feelings.

This book was received as an ARC from Amberjack Publishing in exchange for an honest review. Opinions and thoughts expressed in this review are completely my own.

This book had some interesting information that a lot of people will relate to. The events displayed in this book were heartwarming, inspiring and intriguing to read that will just keep you invested wanting to know more of what is happening in this world and what will come of all these events. Everything displayed in this book was incredible to read and just unbelievable that all of these events went on and all the trials and tribulations that come of it.

We will consider adding this title to our non-fiction collection at our library. That is why we give this book 5 stars.

I just finished I am Yours: a Shared memoir by Reema Zaman and wow! I was immediately pulled into the prose and her beautiful writing. The ways she described everyday things like the sky painted a picture in my mind. Zaman writes about her life and wanting to be a voice for those who have no voice and I think she accomplishes this goal! She tells her life story from childhood and struggles with anorexia to adulthood and relationships. Although a heart breaking story at times of darkness and the struggles of everyday life, Zaman always comes back to the bright, lovely sentiment of love.

I don't read on my Kindle very often but this book made me choose to read it over my physical books on the nightstand almost every night. I highlighted so many quotes and passages that I found to be insightful or beautiful to save for later. Overall, I would recommend this book to everyone I meet because Zaman's honesty and prose is something we all need. And I believe we all need to hear that others are both succeeding and struggling in life to know that we are not alone.

The one thing I feel I should mention as a partial downside is the amount she talks of her anorexia. It is her story and therefore she should shine a light on this issue and talk about her life as a whole (I would hate to be that person that criticizes a memoir; it is her story and no one should say what should or should not go into the book).. It should just be warned to any readers that struggle with anorexia/other eating disorders or body issues to take caution and be patient with yourself if you decide to read this book.

Thank you NetGalley and AmberJack Publishing for sending me this amazing book to review!

Memoirs are one of my favorite style of book, and this one is no exception. I loved the way the memoir was written to an inner voice - it was a beautiful touch as Reema explores the facets of her life. Reema touches on some challenging topics such as assault, rape and abuse, but does so in a way that is compelling and readable. This book will be relatable to any woman who has experienced mistreatment or struggled with her identity. Beyond that, the poem in the introduction is stunning.


PS. I could see how this book may contain offensive or difficult to read language for some. There are some descriptions of trafficking in Bangkok and abuse that are jarring.

When I found out the relative youthful age of the author, I had my doubts that this memoir would have anything useful to say. I was profoundly wrong! Ms. Zaman had plenty to say and said it beautifully. The book begins with her early childhood and ends with being 30 years old. I especially enjoyed the part about her marriage and her insight into its failure. Well done!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with a digital copy of this book to review.

Usually I really enjoy memoirs, but this one just didn't speak to me. I didn't enjoy the writing style and struggled to get through it. I wasn't familiar with the author prior to this book and I think fans of her writing style may enjoy it much more than I did.

Thank you to Amberjack Publishing and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my honest review.

This beautiful book has shaken me. Reema Zaman writes in a clear, poetic way that is haunting yet touching and real. But in spite of the captivating writing style, I think the book affected me so much because I too have experienced emotional abuse. It's a hidden trauma, but this book has opened doors for acknowledgment of the truth and healing. I would caution readers that the content can be challenging and triggering to read. But we do have a voice, and "I Am Yours" is a gentle and firm reminder of this fact as it empowers us to stay true to ourselves, value who we are and stand tall despite outside influences and voices. Thank you, Reema Zaman, for sharing your heart!

This is a gripping memoir made for 2019. Zaman's writing is powerful and beautiful at the same time. This story of a woman finding her voice will certainly resonate with many readers. It did with me. A must read.

I do not get what the point of this autobiography is apart from recounting the first thirty years of a struggling actress's dating life and issues with dad. An indulgent, insincere and self-absorbed piece with no self-reflection or character growth whatsoever. Full of half-baked imperceptible anecdotes from lives of significant others.

“Tell the truth or someone will tell it for you”

This is what I think of while reading this book. It’s a memoir of Reema Zaman, organized from Birth to adulthood. I don’t read a lot of non-fiction, but I’m really glad I had the opportunity to experience this memoir. She writes about her childhood, relationships with her parents, career, and more importantly – her relationship with the word “LOVE”. Reading abuot her life made me stop and think back to her college days – women’s studies, being opinionated to becoming more observant, and going through the emotional changes in my 20s.

I wish she had explained more about her cultural challenges in life. She gives us an introduction to it in each phase of life. I was drawn to it more so because of my Southeast Asian heritage and how liberal her family was. At the end of the day, it’s her story and her view, I find it hard to judge someone’s memoir.

The book is well organized in ACT – which correlates perfectly with her theater background. It makes the memoir into a play, and makes you think of Shakespeare’s concept of everyone being an actor in this play of life. It’s also organized by age, helping you feel and understand the change we go through from innocence to adulthood.

This book is a strong voice for anyone that has struggled with being different and finding a path.

This is a heart warming and loving memoir and I thoroughly enjoyed and recommend it.
If I ever wrote into a diary it would be one like this.
From a young Bangladesh girl into a grown woman and all it entails.