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Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Xenophobia, Suicide attempt, Sexual harassment
Minor: Sexual assault
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I REALLY enjoyed hearing her story, her philosophy, and her life
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March was a bit of a slumpy month for me, but I am glad I read this one! I think my experience was heightened by hearing Youngmi herself narrate this (even the way she narrated the end credits was amusing!). Hearing the Korean speech throughout was really interesting for me as a learner of Korean, because I always listen to audiobooks at 1.75× or faster... Which works perfectly for me in English but is definitely challenging in Korean, haha. Youngmi provides the English translation directly after any Korean lines, so I'd find myself replaying the rapid Korean in my head after hearing the translation and then the syllables would fall into place and I'd think, "ah, of course, that is indeed what I heard". (Note to self: study more 💪)
Youngmi balances the historical with the personal really well in this memoir. There were so many titbits I learned, like how nightclub owners used to post signs saying "No Americans" in an attempt to protect Korean women from American soldiers, and then over time this sign became "No foreigners", which nowadays is used as an excuse to be anti-Black; the extent of the consequences of Korean men not fulfilling their mandatory military service (their lives become incredibly restricted, including not being able to travel abroad); or how when you're pregnant, you can develop Raynaud's in your nipples. There's so much covered, all in Youngmi's funny and thoughtful voice. Definitely recommended!
Youngmi balances the historical with the personal really well in this memoir. There were so many titbits I learned, like how nightclub owners used to post signs saying "No Americans" in an attempt to protect Korean women from American soldiers, and then over time this sign became "No foreigners", which nowadays is used as an excuse to be anti-Black; the extent of the consequences of Korean men not fulfilling their mandatory military service (their lives become incredibly restricted, including not being able to travel abroad); or how when you're pregnant, you can develop Raynaud's in your nipples. There's so much covered, all in Youngmi's funny and thoughtful voice. Definitely recommended!
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