Becoming Duchess Goldblatt by Anonymous (Book #7)

Title: Becoming Duchess Goldblatt

Author: Anonymous

Dates Read: Jan. 17 - Jan. 19

Format: Audiobook

Rating: ★★★★1/2

Description: Part memoir and part joyful romp through the fields of imagination, the story behind a beloved pseudonymous Twitter account reveals how a writer deep in grief rebuilt a life worth living.

Review: I love love loved this book! It is such an inspiring and wonderful story. I had never heard of Duchess Goldblatt before this book but by the end I felt like I knew her. This is a really beautiful story of overcoming grief, finding a home, being creative and doing what you love and what makes you happy even when the people around you don't understand. I think it's also a testament to the power of digital relationships in the era of social media.

Final Note: I highly recommend the audiobook version of this book. Some of my favorite quotes from Becoming Duchess Goldblatt:

(1) “Any asshole can make a mean joke. It’s harder work to reach out further for the joke that’s funny and can’t hurt anybody.”

(2) “Choices are a luxury. We forget that sometimes, don't we? Not everybody gets to have choices.”

(3) “If you’ve ever wondered what the right thing is to say to someone who’s grieving a death, I think this is it: Tell me all about your dear one.”