Hollywood Park: A Memoir by Mikel JollettMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
I received this eARC of one of my highly anticipated reads for the year and flew through it. Hollywood Park is a memoir that is based on the life experience of Mikel and his brother Tony, who are children being housed and "taught" at a cult. Just imagine how you would have interpreted this experience through life, having lived it at such a young age.
Both of their parents are involved but their mother is the one who gets them out. Unfortunately her ability to transition to normal life is lacking and therefore the children are forced to accept a lot of responsibility for themselves from a very young age.
The fascinating thing about the early chapters is that Mikel tells the story from his younger child's POV. He is younger than his brother and therefore his memories and words for events and objects reflect that childlike quality. This really brings a unique perspective to this recounting of lived events. The perspective shifts with age and the insights into living and then running from a cult and how it effects you throughout your life makes for a fascinating read.
I bought a copy of this for myself.
If memoirs interest you or an insight into cults, this book is for you.
Highly recommend.
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