My Amazon and Goodreads review of GO: A Memoir about Binge-drinking, Self-hatred, and Finding Happiness by Jessica Bell (Rating 5) – The Healing Power of Creativity. Jessica Bell’s memoir is a straightforward story of a young woman’s journey from alienation to self-acceptance. She tries to connect with family and peers, while seeing herself as a disconnected and divided soul. Her struggles with alcohol, and her mother’s parallel fight to overcome drug addiction, are told in stark, often painful incidents. Ultimately, this book is about the healing power of creativity. Through making art, fiction, and above all music, Bell defies despair and builds a satisfying life that gives her a cohesive identity. As an artist and writer myself (see my Amazon author page and Goodreads author page), this book resonated with me, but it speaks to anyone who yearns to discover their own form of expression and make peace with their soul.
