You can feel Kerry’s character throughout this book and it was interesting hearing about her life in her words. 
Each chapter has multiple ‘vignettes’ which breaks up the writing in to bite sized pieces. I both enjoyed and disliked this; I could pick up the book at quickly read a section, but it felt like it was taking awhile to get through the chapters and all the information. 
I appreciate how honest this story is, and seemingly transparent (quite like the water Kerry loves so much).

I gave myself the disservice of reading this book after a memoir that was five stars and went deep and really got us to hear the emotionality and true raw hardcore feelings. By the time I got to Kerry Washington's book, I just wasn't feeling the same. I really wanted her to push and go deeper with some very sensitive topics that I too am struggling with right now at the age of 35, such as eating or being the product of family secrets. I wanted to see her maybe go a little bit harder or lean in more into that. Maybe that's as vulnerable as she is willing to get with us, but it just didn't satisfy what I, in particular, was craving.

That's not to say that this wasn't bad. She shared some beautiful moments about her husband, who we all know she's incredibly private about. I also enjoyed getting to know more about her background in terms of theater and why 20-year-old actors are playing teenagers and things of that nature. However, I really just wanted more about the healing process of all the things she's been dealing with. But I'm sending her love. I still adore her. I'm still a gladiator, so it's all good. Ultimately, I give this book a three.

**Summary:** *Thicker Than Water* by Kerry Washington provides interesting insights into her life and career but lacks the depth and emotional exploration I was hoping for.

**Rating:** ★★★☆☆

I already loved Kerry Washington and listening to this book just made me love and appreciate her and her work so much more. Kerry was very vulnerable with her life experiences, exploring identity, belonging, complex family relationships, trauma, physical and mental health, and parenthood. Her own narration for the audiobook was icing on the cake.