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Noemi | @mycupofstory51w ago
I’m really conflicted about this one—I’ve been wrestling with my thoughts for days now.
On one hand, Careless People is an incredibly important book, and I genuinely believe everyone should read it—so the conversation can continue around both key issues it raises: misconduct in powerful companies and the unchecked influence of social media on our lives, communities, mental health, and future.
Speaking out about workplace abuse, misogyny, and institutional failures is brave and deeply necessary. I truly applaud Sarah for sharing her story and shining a light on Facebook’s internal culture. Being a whistleblower takes serious courage.
But the memoir also tries to do more—it ventures into personal reflection and commentary on Facebook’s broader role in the world. And that’s where things started to feel a little shaky for me.
The sections that unpack Facebook’s practices are, again, without question, crucial. We need to talk about the vast and uncontrolled power of such companies—especially as we move further into the age of AI. If anyone still believes there’s something wholesome going on behind the curtain, this book serves as a wake-up call.
What didn’t sit quite right with me, though, was the way Sarah often divides the cast into clear “bad guys” and places herself firmly in the “good” camp—without even touching the responsibility she might have had in shaping the very system she’s now critiquing. I know there are a million shades to it, and I understand the need for self-defense in how one frames their narrative when coming out. (After all, that’s why whistleblowing is an incredibly hard thing to do!)
But let’s not forget: she worked at Facebook for a long time, and she was instrumental in helping the platform expand its influence in the political sphere. That’s not a side note—it’s central to her story, and at parts of the book, even recounted with a sense of pride. And yet, as the narrative unfolds, her portrayal of herself in that role feels… a little falsely naive.
At the beginning, I understand the idealism—a young woman with a UN background, driven by purpose and a desire to make meaningful change. But at some point, it becomes difficult to believe that in her position, she truly didn’t understand that a profit-driven company—like all companies, by definition—prioritizes profit over the common public goods. Anyone with a basic understanding of economics knows this logic is inherent in the system. (To be clear, I’m not saying this is okay—that’s why companies need external checks and balances!)
So, on one hand, being proud of her role in building that system, and then later positioning herself as morally superior after being let go… well, it feels a little controversial.
I get that coming to terms with these personal contradictions takes time. I understand that it might also take distance to process what you’ve been part of—to make sense of it and build your moral narrative against your own experience and your role in it. I don’t want to downplay how terrifying it is to face losing your job, your health insurance, or your housing (even when it’s a privilage). Or how difficult it is to leave a toxic relationship (including a job) when you’re in it. In those moments, survival often takes precedence over immediate clarity.
But with time and distance, I guess I just hoped for more shades in her reflection on this part. I wished for more self-awareness.
The absence of it doesn’t take away from the importance of the book or from acknowledging her bravery. But it did make it hard for me to fully connect emotionally to the personal side of her story—and to the book.
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kelsey zange47w ago
I hope Jennette makes more money from this book than Nickelodeon offered her in hush money. She deserves it and more.
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Mr. Mccane 📚📖28w ago
As I read this memoir, I imagined I was in a better America in the future where our government officials were mature, educated adults. I then imagined reading this history book and being shocked at how politics used to be back in the 21st century.
The fact that this is our current reality is ridiculous, embarrassing, and sad. This book truly moved me. It was well-written, and Kamala Harris did not hold back. Although this is one-sided, I felt like we (she) were the only people with common sense trying to take on a ringmaster who can put on one hell of a performance. OMG, what occurred in those 107 days is an absolute disgrace. No matter your position, we should all agree that the last few decades of politics have been dysfunctional, to say the least. But now, the politicians are even worse.
Memoirs are my favorite genre, so if you’re on the right and think this book was total BS, recommend another memoir about the last presidential race. I’ll read it. This book deserves all the stars.
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dylan13w ago
“My grief came from the confirmation, the utterance, of things I knew could not be changed.”
‘All Down Darkness Wide’ is one of those books you know will be a favorite mere pages into the reading experience.
Whether you are queer or hetero, there are numerous takeaways from this novel: how grief is a continuous battle of the interior self as much as an external one; how we feel we owe dedication to others despite our own needs; how one’s mental illness affects not only them but the people and world around them.
Seán Hewitt has proven through this novel that he is a powerhouse of a writer. Some may claim his prose is flowery—and I wholeheartedly disagree. Every line is purposeful and tacit. You can take what he writes at face value or you can choose to dive deeper. But what I love about his writing is he guides you along the way without holding your hand.
This beautiful memoir reads like fiction and is a must read for fans of ‘A Little Life’ or ‘Intermezzo’.
I likely won’t be able to put my full thoughts on this novel into words for some time, but I’ll update this review when I’m able (or in my monthly wrap-ups on Instagram/YouTube).
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