The Many Lives of Mama Love

 Memoir by Lara Love Hardin.

This was a very compelling memoir! The first 3/4 of the book were 5 stars for me. I liked the author’s writing style, and the glimpse into the realities of drug addiction were eye opening. The last quarter of the book felt a bit self-aggrandizing (ie. Oprah book club) and overtly lobbying for criminal justice reforms as opposed to just telling us her experiences and allowing us to come to our own conclusions. Also, I was devastated to hear that marriage #3 didn’t stick.

Note: there is some profanity and a few brief mentions of gay sex happening elsewhere in the prison. I felt it was worthwhile both as a cautionary tale and a reminder that people can change.

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