All That Is Bitter & Sweet: A Memoir

by Ashley Judd | Biographies & Memoirs | This book has not been rated.
ISBN: 034552361X Global Overview for this book
Registered by JennyC1230 of Woodstock, Georgia USA on 4/6/2015
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Journal Entry 1 by JennyC1230 from Woodstock, Georgia USA on Monday, April 6, 2015
Book Review from Amazon: This is not the first time where Ashley Judd has provided revelations about her early life as well as her difficult road towards independence and individuality. But this time she has provided additional details, the kind of details that could provide hope and inspiration for others who have suffered difficult and extremely painful bouts of anxiety, depression and/or a lack of passion for work. Perhaps Judd's greatest courage comes in chronicling the various sexual abuses she endured. As of this writing, her family is reportedly (according to media coverage) unhappy with Ashley's revelations. But breaking the silence surrounding childhood sexual abuse is an act of courage and every celeb and other person who doesn't flinch or waver from the hard truth can help others cope as well. Even more admirable - Judd transcended her own personal pain to reach out for social justice instead of remaining mired in depression and fear - and instead of feeling powerless for the rest of her life.

For anyone familiar with the press surrounding the Judd family, it is no secret that there have been tensions, even outright breaks in the family. Unlike Wynonna and Naomi Judd, famed as singers, Ashley opted to become primarily an actress - and then she seemed to fade from the spotlight. "All That is Bitter and Sweet" explains why this happened and how Ashley's feelings affected her decision to veer from acting.

By coming forward and writing about her own painful past, Judd provides hope for others who have suffered neglect, abuse, depression, and other potentially crippling problems. Judd also reveals her own methods for finding peace, including work with others who need help.She connects intimately with those who have HIV/AIDS. She tries not to be a celeb who stays distant from those she helps. It is also clear that Judd finds solace and help from the people she meets along the way.

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