What readers say about This Is Not My Life

Readers who could not put it down

• “I could not put this book down and I felt every emotion.”

• “I couldn't put it down and finished it in a single day.”

• “This might be the fastest I've ever read a book.”

• “Was up half the night reading it.”

• “Be sure to cross out the whole day for this one because you won't be able to put it down!”

Laughing and crying

• “It's so well written, relatable, and captivating. I cried and I laughed.”

• “I laughed. I cried. I was angry and shocked.”

• “You laugh, you cry, and you can't help but feel immersed in the story.”

• “Heartbreaking, hilarious, introspective, compassionate, and hopeful.”

• “Is it a tragedy? A comedy? A mystery? It's all of the above.”

• “It is both heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time.”

Honest, brave, and real

• “This is an incredibly brave and honest story.”

• “Painfully honest and impossible to put down.”

• “One of the most honest and heartbreaking stories I've ever read.”

• “Laura's bravery, resilience, and candor are something I've never come across before.”

• “A raw, honest, and wonderfully written story of tragedy to triumph.”

• “Deeply moving and powerfully honest, it's a book that will stay with me for a long time.”

Sisterhood and family

• “At its core, the book is a beautiful story about the bond between sisters.”

• “To see how 2 young ladies growing up in the same household were very different but loved each other unconditionally.”

• “The author treats each person involved with a sense of humanity and complexity.”

Voice and storytelling

• “You feel like she is there sitting across the table from you.”

• “Each chapter was creatively written as its own small story within a bigger story.”

• “Laura is a great storyteller.”

• “I'm still thinking about it long after finishing.”

For book clubs

• “Would be great for a book club because there are so many discussion points.”

From Goodreads

• “A deeply moving tribute to a sister.”

• “Vulnerable and honorable, it captures the enduring bond of sisterhood.”

• “An emotionally arresting memoir.”

• “The story unfolds like a psychological thriller.”

• “This is a cannot-put-down book!”

• “I cried, laughed, and felt for her family.”

• “Loved this book! A definite must read!”

More from the press and the room

• “Laura showed up with raw honesty and had us all floored and captivated.”

• “You're going to fall in love with Laura Burkett just like I did.”

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