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annabelle42688's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.0
Interesting perspectives on multiple topics.
ashheinrich's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
karimorton33's review against another edition
2.0
I listened to this on audio (read by the author) and did enjoy that experience. It was interesting to hear about the author’s experiences in life, but I didn’t see how it fit as a letter to his daughter specifically. I found it more race based than gender based, so thought it could be directed to both of his children. In the end, I don’t think there was anything in the book that I’ll remember.
dianacarmel's review against another edition
informative
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3.5
Chariandy is a great writer, but this book left me feeling as though it might have been better as a smaller piece (perhaps an article) or a letter shared directly with his daughter.
In its current form, it seems too personal and lacking the broader context of race and culture for it to be a learning piece for a wider audience.
In its current form, it seems too personal and lacking the broader context of race and culture for it to be a learning piece for a wider audience.
smorrison4's review against another edition
4.0
David Chariandy tells a story in this letter to his daughter of his life, being named and the effects it had on him, his heritage, his hopes and dreams. It was a quick read but told a full story.
0042_1916's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
sad
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5.0