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Such an important story. I learned so much by hearing about her life and the experiences of her friends and family. A good “window” book. The first few sections were hard but really good. I didn’t like the last few sections as much that focused on BLM, it felt a bit disjointed to me. Would be interested in a more recent epilogue.

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anna_c's review against another edition

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challenging emotional informative reflective fast-paced

4.5

alicebme's review against another edition

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5.0

Recommended by Bust Magazine. I read this right before the incident at Starbucks where 2 African-American men were arrested for waiting without ordering. I learned from this book that calling the cops is a white privilege. When people of color are suspected, the cops are not going to be fair and the suspects can be indefinitely stuck in the system if they are not killed instantly. White people put people of color into more danger than they can imagine when they call the police. Calling because of suspected danger is often based in racist fears because we live in a white supremacist country. I also learned that mental illness services are total shit for most people. The prejudice and ignorance surrounding mental illness coupled with racial prejudice can destroy a person. The author also provided a number of examples of loving queer and transgender relationships, including her own.

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5.0

Her prose is almost poetic at times. Such a beautiful book.

lavenderbutch's review against another edition

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hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

4.75

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