Finished this little gem yesterday and let me tell you, Dr. Daniel Black is simply amazing with his story telling. I’ve never felt so many emotions from reading one book. I felt so close to so many of the characters. From their successes, failures, ridicule and hardships….each moment was heartfelt. It took me a long while to read it because I could only take the book in small increments. I definitely give it a 5 ⭐️ rating. Add this to your list of must reads!!
Category: Book Reviews
Review: We’re Going to Need More Wine by Gabrielle
I gave this book a 5 ⭐️ rating! Nothing short of amazing from beginning to end. The entire time that I read the book, I felt like I was talking to my big sister. I’ve always been a huge Gabrielle Union fan, so this book for me was the icing on the cake. Every question or thought I’ve had of her from a fans perspective was touched at some point in this book.
I love how real and raw Gabby kept it. Leaving no stones unturned…no matter how much slack she might get in returned. She was extremely vulnerable and that’s really what I like to see from celebrities when they write their own memoirs. This essentially took me to another level of fandom. I wanted to experience most of what she talked about for the first time or all over again if I’d previously done it. And even if I didn’t want to experience it again, I could relate to her many memories. From reading Judy Blume books (and yes, I did purchase ‘Are You There God? It’s Me Margaret.’ to reread and unleash the inner teen in me), to reminiscing on the days of perming my hair (good ‘ol creamy crack) and having a burnt scalp, to my days as an athlete, divorce woes and simply just having the freedom to love myself in the skin that I’m in.
This book was EVERYTHING! It brought me so much joy. Not to mention, Gabrielle/NY and Company also picked up an image of mine last week. Having my photography published means more to me than Gabrielle will ever know. So for many reasons (and personal joys), this book touched me. Thank you Gabrielle for sharing your life with us. Your story is much needed in this world!
Please make sure to pick up your copy ASAP. You can do so here.
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Review: The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl by Issa Rae
I was super excited to dive into this book because Issa Rae has become one of my favorite television actresses over the past year or so. Her personality is so contagious so I just KNEW her book was going to bring me the same joy.
I’m rating this book ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4 stars). Only because there were a few down moments in the book and I wished it had gone into detail on her success from her web series to her HBO hot show. Maybe that will be covered in her next book. Overall it was a great read. I found myself even laughing out loud a few times throughout. She’s funny and of course awkward, but aren’t we all? I especially related to her on many parts of her journey because Issa is a year younger than myself. A lot of the timeframes and references to music brought me back to the same places in my life.
Definitely a feel good type of book. I enjoyed how raw she was, her awkwardness, the occasional curse word and her ability to embrace it all.
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