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meowmediareads's review against another edition
4.0
Given to me as a housewarming gift with a request (demand?) for it to be placed on public display. Great voice. Interesting concepts. Lighter touch on some serious issues made it effective. Maybe in a post-Ferguson America, I am craving a less light touch, but I can't fault the book for that. Really liked the autobiographical narrative. National Airport 4life!
snodingham's review against another edition
4.0
4.25
First off, definitely listen to this on Audio!! Picked up this book last year after Baratunde spoke at a company event. This a great social commentary book, that will make you actually LOL but learn some stuff as well. The first part of the book cracks me up every time I hear it, and it's such a strong start, to an overall great book. Tbh the only reason I didn't give it a 5 was because the audio of the interviews with the other speakers weren't great quality, so it was frustrating to have to keep adjusting volume for them.
First off, definitely listen to this on Audio!! Picked up this book last year after Baratunde spoke at a company event. This a great social commentary book, that will make you actually LOL but learn some stuff as well. The first part of the book cracks me up every time I hear it, and it's such a strong start, to an overall great book. Tbh the only reason I didn't give it a 5 was because the audio of the interviews with the other speakers weren't great quality, so it was frustrating to have to keep adjusting volume for them.
mayasgold's review against another edition
3.0
I loved the autobiography parts of this book. Thurston is funny, engaging, and a terrific writer. But I got a little weary of the "instructions" parts.
bootman's review against another edition
5.0
I highly recommend the audio version of this book. Loved it.
greenikat89's review against another edition
3.0
Humor book that's a little dated now, has some funny chapters but towards the end was harder to get through. Became less of a funny memoir and more preachy.
redcupbookclub's review against another edition
4.0
Deliciously irreverent… That is how I would describe this book. Almost everything presented in this work is something that most Black people deal with, or have dealt with at some point. This book is steeped in satire, but the issues are still so poignant.
The Black panel (with one White boy) was a nice touch. I think it did what the author intended, which was to offer different perspectives, outlooks, and solutions.
It’s an easy and enjoyable read that is lighthearted, despite the subject matter being so heavy. It’s a good choice for a non-fiction summer read.
I can see myself recommending this book to as many people as possible.
The Black panel (with one White boy) was a nice touch. I think it did what the author intended, which was to offer different perspectives, outlooks, and solutions.
It’s an easy and enjoyable read that is lighthearted, despite the subject matter being so heavy. It’s a good choice for a non-fiction summer read.
I can see myself recommending this book to as many people as possible.
notesonbookmarks's review against another edition
4.0
A bit dated now with all the Obama jokes (there's so much new political fodder!), but also hysterically funny.