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Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite
Too Much by Cindy Lee Neighbors is a powerful memoir that delves into the unraveling of a brilliant physician's life as she becomes consumed by her obsession with revenge. Dr. Neighbors’ relentless pursuit of justice leads her into a downward spiral of addiction and paranoia, distorting her reality and endangering everything she holds dear. This harrowing true story explores the devastating consequences of vengeance, questioning the limits of human endurance and the cost of obsession. Neighbors bravely shares her deeply personal and turbulent journey, offering readers an unflinching look into the dark side of obsession and how dangerously it can deflect us from what’s really important in life.
I adored the bold storytelling style, with a no-nonsense narrative voice that is both raw and compelling, making the emotional weight of her experiences resonate on different psychological, emotional, and dramatic levels. You get a real sense of who the author is and what it would be like to meet her in person in the way her confident, honest tone leaps from the pages. It’s sometimes jarring to suddenly remember that this is a true story, such is the gravitas of Cindy Lee Neighbors’ vivid exploration of addiction and mental health, and the book raises important questions about how we can try to understand when people get stuck in such dangerous bad patterns. The memoir’s introspective nature and reflective tone encourage readers to consider what they perceive about justice and revenge, and there’s a powerful warning about self-destruction when we let those negative motivators take over. Overall, Too Much is a powerful and well-penned memoir that is interesting, moving, and fascinating to explore.