By: Carolyn Deas (@carolyndeas)
You all know who Mara Wilson is, even if you don’t realize it. She is best known for her roles as Nattie in Mrs. Doubtfire and Matilda in the movie based off of the book of the same name. Based on the information I’ve gathered by following her on Twitter for a while is that everyone had a crush on her at one time.
I waited all summer to read this book and I’m proud to say I was the first person to get the book from the local library.
In the memoir, she gives readers a glimpse into the life of a child actor. It includes learning about new things at a young age (sex, I’m just going to say it, sex), dealing with losing a parent, and finding out that Hollywood may no longer want you.
My favorite chapter was when she writes a letter to the character Matilda and apologizes for hating her at one point. She didn’t realize the character meant so much to so many people and she isn’t ashamed to be recognized as the little bookworm anymore.
What I loved about this book is that is dives deep into issues that most people don’t want to talk about. She was diagnosed with OCD at a young age after she read the book “Kissing Doorknobs” and brought it to her father’s attention. Likewise, I realized I had OCD and Asperger’s Syndrome after watching the TV show Parenthood. That’s why it’s important for people to speak up about their mental illnesses. It lets people know they aren’t alone and may make them realize that they need help.
Mara has come to terms with her time in Hollywood, but she’s staying busy by writing and being an active member in the community.
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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