The Forgotten Girls: A Memoir of Friendship and Lost Promise in Rural America
The Forgotten Girls: A Memoir of Friendship and Lost Promise in Rural America
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2023
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Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2023258
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Arkansas • 1990s-2010s
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Mental Illness•
Politics & Government2023
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Forgotten Girls: A Memoir of Friendship and Lost Promise in Rural America by Monica Potts explores the lives of individuals in rural Arkansas, focusing on the author and her best friend. The memoir delves into themes of poverty, resilience, and the challenges faced in education and opportunity, reflecting on the broader socio-economic landscape of rural America.
Melancholic
Contemplative
Nostalgic
Emotional
Unnerving
Reviews & Readership
7,573 ratings
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Review Roundup
The Forgotten Girls: A Memoir of Friendship and Lost Promise in Rural America by Monica Potts offers a poignant exploration of friendship and socioeconomic challenges. Praise highlights its emotional depth and vivid storytelling. Some critique its pacing and lack of broader analysis. Overall, it provides a compelling, albeit narrow, view of rural American struggles.
Who Should Read The Forgotten Girls: A Memoir of Friendship and Lost Promise in Rural America?
Readers who appreciate Educated by Tara Westover and Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance will find The Forgotten Girls engrossing. This memoir appeals to those interested in personal stories of friendship, socioeconomic challenges, and the resilience of rural communities in America.
7,573 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
258
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Arkansas • 1990s-2010s
•
Mental Illness•
Politics & Government2023
Adult
18+ years
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