Appreciated Lisa’s perspective and her love of dogs/animals. Some of the writing and dialogue could have been more polished overall.

Sit, Cinderella, Sit by Lisa Cheek is a memoir that blends humor and heart, recounting the author’s unexpected journey from editing TV commercials to working on a film project in remote China. The narrative offers glimpses into her personal growth, the challenges of navigating a foreign culture, and the connections she forms with locals, including a translator and a fellow traveler named Sunny. Cheek’s storytelling is candid, and there are moments of warmth and humor that shine through, especially in her reflections on overcoming language barriers and rescuing stray dogs.

However, for me, the book fell short in creating a strong emotional connection. I struggled to fully engage with Lisa’s journey. While the story touches on themes of self-discovery and resilience, I didn’t find myself compelled by her experiences. That said, readers who enjoy lighthearted memoirs with a dash of adventure may still appreciate Cheek’s perspective on navigating life's unexpected challenges.

engaging and really fun memoir about an interesting person's pivot into editing a film abroad. 5 stars. tysm for thea rc.

I love memoirs...above all I love memoirs that show me a world or a situation that I know nothing about. I wasn't sure what to expect when I started this book but I was deftly pulled through by the author who knew exactly where she wanted to take me.
From LA to China I was carried on an amazing journey about filmmaking. The saga was peppered with insights of the author's life growing up, her career in editing and her relationships with her dog.
It was both endearing and poignant.
Without giving anything away, I had to hold my breath as I got to the end for my hope that like the story of Cinderella, there would be a happy ending. Well worth the read.

Lisa Cheek does a fantastic job in writing the memoir. I appreciated getting to hear her story and going on this journey of self-discovery with her. It was written in a way that was engaging to the reader and I was hooked from the first page and enjoyed the overall concept.

I absolutely loved this tale of a woman finding her power and passion at a late age. I enjoyed it so much and I hope it inspire woman to do the same.