It’s not often that I read memoirs, but when I do it’s typically because I’m invested into that person or their life. I’ve followed Gypsy-Rose’s journey for years, and when I was presented with the opportunity to listen to this I couldn’t help but apply. There is something so poetic about the subject of a memoir being the narrator of their own story. Listening to Gypsy-Rose tell more of her story, so vulnerable and raw was emotion provoking for me. I dislike the idea of rating a memoir, because it feels inappropriate to rate someone’s life or livelihood - but I’m rating this one for the sake of receiving an arc but also, because the audiobook was put together so well and Gypsy-Rose told her story so beautifully. The world has portrayed Gypsy in many lights over the last few years, so it’s refreshing to hear her story from her mouth.

Thank you so much Gypsy-Rose Blanchard, and Netgalley for my arc of My Time to Stand.