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breadbummer's review
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.75
This book was absolutely lovely. I don't think I've ever felt such a wide range of visceral emotions while reading a book, and its length (or lack thereof) makes that all the more astonishing to me. Honestly, the only complaint I have about this book is that Gay writes way too similarly to me; that is, he writes such long sentences that I don't even remember what happened at the beginning of them lol. If you don't have trouble reading writing like that (or even if you do, because it's beautiful and worth working through), I can't recommend it enough!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Terminal illness, Cancer, Grief, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Vomit and Racism
Minor: Alcoholism, Suicide, Murder, Violence, and Alcohol
Pretty much everything I've listed is discussed in relation to the author's life, whether it's something that's happened to him or something he's done.delz's review
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
5.0
I can not say more than, I highly recommend this truly meaningful collection of essays by Ross Gay.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent and Grief
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Racial slurs, Panic attacks/disorders, Vomit, Mental illness, and Injury/Injury detail
bella_cavicchi's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
It is too much to say that Ross Gay and I are kindred spirits? Because I'm convinced it's true. As the title suggests, this was an utter joy to read / a testament to living / a gift to the world. I have no doubt this will be one of the best books I read this year.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Mental illness, Death, and Medical content
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, and Grief
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