Thank you Avid Reader Press for an ARC copy of Filthy Beasts by Kirkland Hamill in exchange for an honest review.

Overall, I enjoyed this memoir. While some may say it’s just another “I survived an alcoholic parent and survived”, I believe it is much more than that. Kirkland shared how he grew up with two brothers and how each of them took much different roads as adults with how their parents shaped their lives. 

This much for than a “I survived and thrived” memoir; it’s more of a self discovery while learning to love yourself despite the hand you’ve been dealt memoir. From a parental divorce, to moving to Bermuda and dealing with an absent and alcoholic parent, to escaping back to the US for schooling, Kirkland’s memoir shows that it is okay to take a path away from your family while still remaining in the picture when family needs you.

If you’re looking for a memoir that is not of a celebrity or politician, I recommend Filthy Beasts.