Unfortunately, Megan Harris M.'s "Not You" fell flat in my eyes. The single-mom trope is tired and overused, rendering what could have been an empowering tale into a predictable and uninspired narrative. The author’s personal story, while relatable to many, offers nothing new or insightful to the countless other women who have walked a similar path.

Beyond the clichéd plot, I found the writing itself to be lackluster, making it challenging to remain engaged. There were several points where I considered adding this book to my Did Not Finish list, but I chose to see it through to the end. Sadly, it didn't improve.

In conclusion, "Not You" is a poorly executed story that missed the mark in terms of both originality and writing quality. It’s a hard pass for me, and I can’t recommend investing your time in this one.

A memoir of a young woman trying to be the best she can be, after making some tough and difficult choices. There are many who will be able to relate to her. I loved the story very much!.

Not You by Megan Harris M. is a raw and emotional memoir that explores the journey of a woman struggling with self-worth, poor choices, and the search for acceptance. After conceiving a child in an attempt to find validation, Harris finds herself in a series of challenging circumstances, including time in a maternity home and a battle with mental illness. Through the births of her children and a long path of self-discovery, she eventually learns to confront her past and find the self-respect needed to be the mother her children deserve. This heartfelt memoir will resonate with anyone who has faced personal struggles and the difficult, yet empowering, journey of self-love and redemption.

A very honest and raw memoir. Always command writer who are so brave, to show such vulnerability and share their stories

Emotionally gripping memoir that brings to light the truth of an issue facing women everywhere in the world. We still have so much education to provide, it I’m proud of the writer for putting her memoir out o th public.

Pros: the author’s raw narrative and honesty.
The above was why I picked this book and I was not disappointed.
I found the opening interesting - it was not particularly unique or touching, and I had the impression the next chapter might be.
Harris had several traumatic experiences and you feel sad for all those affected.
I cannot exactly put my finger on why this 100% fell short for me, but one reason is the writing, the next is the question whether the author’s selection of what she had shared could have been more relatable, eye-opening or interesting.
In general, I could not find the value I was looking for.

I will not be reviewing this publicly.

I am a memoir lover. I just finished a great new one. Not you by Megan Harris M was such a great book. Don’t miss this one.