| Category: | Memoir |
|---|---|
| Author: | lisa Stathoplos |
| Publisher: | Booklocker |
| Publication Date: | March 1, 2021 |
| Number of Pages: | 254 |
| ISBN-10: | 1647194210 |
| ISBN-13: | 978-1-64719-421-5 |
Make Me by Lisa Stathoplos is a fascinating,
energetic ride through a life packed with humor, heartache, and unflinching gusto.
As a debut author, her voice bursts off the page with all-caps exclamations and
a sarcastic wit that feels like chatting with a fiercely candid friend over
drinks. Her memoir delivers revealing glimpses of her journey from an awkward
child with scoliosis and identity issues to a dedicated artist thriving in
Maine’s exciting regional theater scene. Stathoplos’s storytelling is deft, characterized
by short vignettes, each adorned with photographs that anchor her rapid-fire
shifts from childhood trauma to moments of triumph, from family dramas to her
passionate activism. Her storytelling style is as lively and unpredictable as
her personality, shifting quickly from topics like religion, sexual assault,
and eating disorders to her love for shelter pets, sailing adventures, and a
harrowing dance class nightmare. The result is a colorful mosaic that feels
like a conversation with a friend who has seen it all and isn’t shy about
sharing her truths.
Lisa Stathoplos captivated me with her voice, which was grounded,
quirky, and proudly unique. The terrific descriptions, short chapters, and timely paragraph breaks make the reading enjoyable. Lisa
Stathoplos boldly challenges the notion that artists must head to the big city
for fame, choosing instead to forge her path in Maine’s local scene. Her
passionate support for regional arts is infectious, and her journey toward physical and mental self—acceptance resonates deeply. Against a backdrop
of era-specific music and the tumult of the Vietnam War, her story becomes inspiring. Make Me is a lively, heartfelt celebration of a life
lived loudly and without regrets. This memoir is not a mere recounting of
events but an expression of the author’s unique philosophy on life: you never
allow life to happen to you. You create the life you want.
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