Lucky: Alice Sebold
By Sam L.
Lucky by Alice Sebold tells Sebold's story of childhood anxiety, being taken care of by her older sister, and rape in college. Sebold lived her life with an alcoholic mother who was often admitted to the hospital due to fits of anxiety and depression. This caused Sebold to spend the majority of her life in the care of her older sister. The book focuses mainly on what she perceives as the worst event in her life; in her freshman year of college, Sebold was brutally raped and beaten by her college in a park. The memoir tells how Sebold dealt with the aftermath of the rape and how her family and friends support got her through it. "After telling the hard facts to anyone, from lover to friend, I have changed in their eyes," said Sebold.
This memoir was incredibly eye opening, as it dealt with such a heavy subject. Her show of emotions she was feeling put everything into perspective. Sebold tells the importance of support from others and more importantly, supporting yourself. This memoir helps readers understand what victims of rape must overcome. Not many other authors write about their experiences with rape as uncensored as Sebold. The writing is excellent and the memoir as a whole is very well structured.
I would definitely recommend Lucky to teenagers and adults. The material is a bit too heavy for children, but is a good read for anyone above elementary school. It has made an impact on how I look at the world and react to stories like Sebold's. You can find Lucky at your local bookstore, including Barnes and Noble.
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