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Reviewed by Asher Syed for Readers' Favorite
I Buried Her in a French Press: A Memoir About Finding My Voice and the Power of Being Heard begins with author Sarah Barnes Humphrey discussing the collapse of her family business, leading to the rebuilding of her professional life. After starting at sixteen, Sarah rises through operations and sales with the long-term goal of leading the company, only for it to close in 2017, affecting 150 employees. She adapts by earning an insurance license, taking part-time jobs, and expanding her podcast, initially “2 Babes Talk Supply Chain,” to “Let’s Talk Supply Chain.” Alongside professional upheaval, she manages a personal minefield of anxiety, broken relationships, and family responsibilities, notably caring for her step-grandmother, whose ashes were placed into a French press and then interred with her grandfather’s remains.
It is immediately clear when reading I Buried Her in a French Press that Sarah Barnes Humphrey is a pro when it comes to communication, which says quite a lot when we learn everything she went through to make it possible. I'd say that she walks the walk when it comes to persistence, but the irony is that talking the talk has a completely different meaning in this case—and the author totally talks the talk. We're often told that repeated attempts at unfamiliar tasks and accepting new things are part of the key, but being able to connect those to Humphrey's real life and seeing it come to fruition is what sets her memoir apart. There's a disparity in a relationship with Bonnie that I think a lot of readers will find uncomfortably relatable. Overall, Humphrey writes in a conversational style that embodies humor, self-awareness, and thoughtful commentary. This is an inspiring memoir and a practical guide for those ready to approach life with intention and develop their true worth. Very highly recommended.
