In My Skin Audiolibro Por Kate Holden arte de portada

In My Skin

A Memoir of Addiction

 Vista previa

$0.00 por los primeros 30 días

Prueba por $0.00
Escucha audiolibros, podcasts y Audible Originals con Audible Plus por un precio mensual bajo.
Escucha en cualquier momento y en cualquier lugar en tus dispositivos con la aplicación gratuita Audible.
Los suscriptores por primera vez de Audible Plus obtienen su primer mes gratis. Cancela la suscripción en cualquier momento.

In My Skin

De: Kate Holden
Narrado por: Christy Lynn
Prueba por $0.00

Escucha con la prueba gratis de Plus

Compra ahora por $19.95

Compra ahora por $19.95

Confirma la compra
la tarjeta con terminación
Cambiar método de pago
Al confirmar tu compra, aceptas las Condiciones de Uso de Audible y el Aviso de Privacidad de Amazon. Impuestos a cobrar según aplique.
Cancelar

Called "Quite simply in a class of its own... the work of a stunningly talented writer who both graces and surpasses her material" (Guardian), this is the frank, harrowing, and true story of one young woman's descent into heroin addiction and prostitution and the long, arduous struggle to redeem her life that made her stronger. A shy, bookish college graduate from a solid middle-class home, Kate Holden was uncertain of her way in life. When she decided to try her first hit of heroin as a one-time adventure with friends, she did not anticipate that the drug would take over. She lost her job and apartment and stole from her family. Desperation drove her first to offer her body on the streets and then in high-class brothels, where she discovered hidden strengths as well as parts of herself that frightened her. With the acceptance and unyielding love of a family that never abandoned her, Kate Holden ultimately defeated the drug and left her netherworld behind.

©2013 Kate Holden (P)2013 Audible, Inc. Adicción y Recuperación Desarrollo Personal Drogadicción Enfermedades Físicas Mujeres Programas de Doce Pasos Psicología Psicología y Salud Mental Salud Mental Éxito Personal Memorias Salud Addiction Memoirs

Reseñas editoriales

Narrator Christy Lynn shows off her versatility as she performs Kate Holden's harrowing memoir of her descent into heroin addiction and prostitution. Lynn uses a bright, open voice to show Holden's sense of invincibility during the first stages of her heroin use, evoking the allure that the drug had for the young woman. But as Holden's drug use spirals out of control, Lynn adds a subtle edge of desperation and brittle cynicism to her performance. Lynn does not sensationalize Holden's sexual encounters, but chooses to render them with rueful straightforwardness. Listeners will find Holden's story powerful in its depiction of humanity and love amidst squalor and self-destruction.
Raw Honesty • Unapologetic Perspective • Excellent Reader • Relatable Protagonist • Vivid Storytelling
Con calificación alta para:
Todas las estrellas
Más relevante  
This book is 100% real life and a wonderful bio of her life. Hopefully this book makes it to currently struggling addicts as inspiration and hope for themselves. Theres no doubt this book is totally relatable to so many people who are still fighting this demon.... This book can and will tuely save lives in my opinion thank you for sharing your story of hope and success! ; ) congrats on your sobriety

Lessons of hope from a frist handers perspective a

Se ha producido un error. Vuelve a intentarlo dentro de unos minutos.
I expected this book to be more about Kate's addiction but about half way through it focused almost entirely on prostitution. I was still interested to listen because I know so little about the industry, but it just wasn't what I expected.

Kate has a completely unapologetic way of describing her journey through addiction and prostitution. I actually found it quite refreshing - she makes no excuses for herself or her actions (in contrast to other memoirs I've read about addiction). She just owns it.

Unexpected

Se ha producido un error. Vuelve a intentarlo dentro de unos minutos.
I can't understand the narrator!! She sounds Australian sometimes, then sometimes English, sometimes Cockney.. and then it just sounds like a fake, confused accent. I'm disappointed because I was really interested in this story!

Cannot understand

Se ha producido un error. Vuelve a intentarlo dentro de unos minutos.
From most summaries it sounds like a tired premise, indeed... an overused trope that DARE would have dreamt up back in the 90s. But this book doesn't villainize the POV character and somehow keeps her a relatable protagonist even in the midst of her many questionable life choices and poor coping methods. It doesn't preach at readers or even set her up as some helpless damsel enslaved to an evil substance, or suggest that falling in love or embracing God will be the magical cure to help her see the light, as if some external source of love and support were the only prerequisites required for someone to successfully recover from an addiction to hard drugs.

It also doesn't paint her shamefully for the fact that she is supporting herself throughout most of the book as a sex worker in various brothels. Prostitution is legal in Australia, though highly regulated with policies in place like regular mandatory government-funded health check ups and STI testing to protect the safety of the girls as well as their clients. One doesn't get the impression that her chosen line of work is to blame for her addiction, or that she would give up her line of work even if heroin had never entered the picture. The telling of this woman's journey is so morally neutral and objective that's it's refreshing. There is no clear moral at the end of this story, just a vivid and well crafted glimpse into the reckless, rollicking path taken by a woman who made all the "wrong choices" according to most parents and American society in general. It made her life into a somewhat rocky ride, to say the least, but it doesn't inevitably destroy her.

Sex workers who read this memoire will most likely be thrilled and grateful to see such a fair and accurately portrayed description of someone who sells their body willing without the trope of spiraling into some form of terrible and inevitable destruction. Not a typical story at all, and I'm very glad to have read it.

Powerful story of a drug addicted sex worker

Se ha producido un error. Vuelve a intentarlo dentro de unos minutos.
The reader was excellent. The author left out no details. I had to keep listening. I would definitely recommend this book, but it is not for the faint of heart - especially the later chapters.

Risqué but kept on going

Se ha producido un error. Vuelve a intentarlo dentro de unos minutos.
A great look into heroin addiction and the life of a prostitute. Not overly dramatized

fascinating

Se ha producido un error. Vuelve a intentarlo dentro de unos minutos.
Could not stop this one! So honest. So real. Such truth in every word! If you have experienced and part of addiction you will be transported back to the depths and loneliness! Thank you for your truth Kate!

Beautifully Raw

Se ha producido un error. Vuelve a intentarlo dentro de unos minutos.
This was a difficult memoir to listen to. The depths that the author had ended up going through is mind boggling. However, compared to others, she seemed to have more sense and family support. It's a story of struggle, lots of drama (pretty much all of it), but eventually surprising triumph .

Hard Memoir to Listen To

Se ha producido un error. Vuelve a intentarlo dentro de unos minutos.

Where does In My Skin rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

In my skin would be in my top ten..I have not listened to a ton of audio books but i really enjoyed this one.

What was one of the most memorable moments of In My Skin?

I loved the whole book...I would definitely listen to this book again

What about Christy Lynn’s performance did you like?

I loved all of the book. The narrator's voice is what really made me keep listening., her accent really made the book come alive.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

This book hit home., the whole story was so real and something that I am sure happens in everyday life.

Great Book

Se ha producido un error. Vuelve a intentarlo dentro de unos minutos.
So real. I love how strong Kate is. I loved seeing her find herself. Getting herself out of drugs. Not being ashamed of her past. Brilliant strong woman. Thank you

I loved this book

Se ha producido un error. Vuelve a intentarlo dentro de unos minutos.
Ver más opiniones