Alretha Thomas’s Reviews > Thicker than Water: A Memoir > Status Update

Wow, I feel like I've been all over the world. I have gotten completely swept up in Kerry's story. When she was in India, I was in India. When she was in Africa, I was in Africa. This has been a whirlwind and I'm enjoying the ride. The more I read, the more I realize how brilliant, complex, and compassionate this woman is. In spite of her demons, she forges through. I cried when I read about her experience on Django.

I'm amazed at how transparent Kerry is with her life. She reveals so many intimate situations and thoughts especially about her parents. From what I can tell, they have a very close relationship today. I'm in awe of her parents. I admire them for being okay with Kerry telling this story that involves so much of their lives.

I loved the chapter titled FISH. Kerry goes in deep about her relationship with water and how it became her safe haven. .I telt like I was there with her as a child enjoying the pool where she lived with her friends. My heart went out to her while I read the chapter MAGICAL THINKING. Growing up in a disfunctional home, i could relate to her pain. I too imagined being someone else when my stepfather would beat me.

I just starting reading and am enjoying the book. I love Kerry's writing style and how detailed she is about her relationship with her father and the challenges she had trying to understand him while growing up. She has a fascinating background. I can wait to read.more.