A review by booktalkwithkarla
The Many Lives of Mama Love: A Memoir of Lying, Stealing, Writing, and Healing by Lara Love Hardin

emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced

5.0

Before you start this memoir block out a chunk of time in your calendar because you will not want to put it down. Not only is her story compelling but Lara Love Hardin writes a page turner. Even at her worst I just wanted to hug her. There are so many memorable parts of this story - things that are relatable and things that are shocking. I really enjoyed this book and recommend reading and discussing the story, then talking about and listening to other’s “worst thing we’ve ever done” moments. Hardin’s humanity and empathy outshine her literary accomplishments, which are pretty amazing. Excited to discuss this at book club.