OVERVIEW
Holy crap on a cracker! Talk about sex, drugs, rock 'n roll... and actors! Ione Skye does not hold back in this very personal memoir.
It was just the right length for her life currently, but it was abbreviated after 2006. Those intervening years could have been explored more deeply than in the epilogue.
Thankfully, Ione finds love, happiness, and acceptance at the end.
OVERALL REVIEW: 4.0 stars
Writing: 4.0 stars
The writing was good with liberal sprinkles of Gen X speak and references, TOTALLY! As someone on the cusp of Gen X, I relate to much of Ione's life, but also nothing at all.
If this memoir was written without the help of a ghostwriter, way to go, Ione!
Narration: 5.0 stars
The narration was by Ione herself and very well done. It was very personal with emotion, inflection, and personality as it was Ione's life. Well done!
Character Arc: 4.5 stars
The audiobook is chronological, with a few expected backtracks in time. It begins when Ione was three in 1973 and ends in 2006 with an epilogue to wrap it all up.
The story details Ione's father's (singer Donovan) abandonment of her mother, brother, and herself in England. The family struggles to make ends meet back in the U.S. before finally settling in the Hollywood foothills and includes an assortment of stepfathers. It covers Ione's relationships with Anthony Kiedis, Adam Horowitz, David Netto, and somewhat with Ben Lee. She also discusses her other short-term relationships and infidelities.
There is a whole cast of musicians, actors, producers, directors, models, and writers that I didn't know or didn't care about. They add to the story, but it doesn't affect the flow of the story.
Memorable: 4.0 stars
Ione's father, Donovan, basically abandoned his family for someone else without a second thought. He didn't reconnect with his kids until much later in their lives. This definitely contributed to the difficulties in Ione's life.
Where was #MeToo when Ione was in a relationship with Anthony Kiedis (she 16; he 24)? This was so wrong, and she admits as much in her Epilogue.
Additionally, she takes full responsibility for her infidelities and has learned from her mistakes. It just was so sad.
Finally, there was no support for Ione's mother when she was abandoned with two young kids. She did her best in the worst of times.
Entertaining: 4.0 stars
At times, it was a little TMI for me. Ione is very honest about her relationships that failed and those that survived. She has some incredible stories that are almost unbelievable!
Book cover: 5.0 stars
Perfect.
Book title: 5.0 stars
Excellent choice.
DEFINITE recommend
STATISTICS
Los Angeles Public Library (LAPL) borrow: audioBOOK
Say Everything by Ione Skye
Simon and Schuster Audio
8 hours, 37 minutes
Release date of 3/4/2025
INFORMATIONAL LINKS
TRIGGER WARNINGS
Drug abuse, alcohol abuse, graphic sexual situations, cursing, pregnancy, abortion, death, overdose, underage sexual situations
Happy reading,
Dorothea 💜
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